Malaria is an endemic disease that affected 229 million people and caused 409 thousand
deaths, in 2019. Disease control is based on early diagnosis and specific treatment with …

Malaria continues to cause untold hardship to inhabitants of malaria-endemic regions,
causing significant morbidity and mortality that severely impact global health and the …

Plasmodium parasites have a complex life cycle that includes development in the human
host as well as the Anopheles vector. Successful transmission of the parasite between its …

Parasites threaten still today the health of humans and their animals, although considerable
progress had been achieved within the last century. However, phenomena such as …

The oocyst is a sporogonic stage of Plasmodium development that takes place in the
mosquito midgut in about 2 weeks. The cyst is protected by a capsule of unknown …

Malaria elimination may never succeed without the implementation of transmission-blocking
strategies. The transmission of Plasmodium spp. parasites from the human host to the …

Malaria is a parasitic disease that represents a public health problem worldwide. Protozoans
of the Plasmodium genus are responsible for causing malaria in humans. Plasmodium …

Highlights•Symbionts of the mosquito vector are explored as interventions against vector-
borne diseases.•Viral infection of dipteran insects activates immune pathways that are …

Malaria needs new strategies for its control. Plasmodium spp., the causative agent of
malaria, is transmitted by mosquitoes. These parasites develop into oocysts and sporozoites …

Plasmodium relictum is the most widespread avian malaria parasite in the world. It is listed
as one of the 100 most dangerous invasive species, having been responsible for the …