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Malaria
Malaria is caused by a parasite transmitted from one human to another via the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The parasites migrate to the liver, mature and enter the bloodstream, where they rupture red blood cells. An infected pregnant woman can transmit malaria to her unborn child. Update Date:
03/31/2008 Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites
Mosquito, adult feeding on the skin
Mosquito, egg raft

Mosquito, larvae
Mosquito, pupa
Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites

Malaria, photomicrograph of cellular parasites
Digestive system organs
Malaria

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