This book explains that malaria is caused by a protozoan of the genus "Plasmodium" and is spread by mosquitoes of the genus "Anopheles" and discusses the impact of malaria on history and the current state of the disease.
General Note
Includes index.
Includes glossary.
Content Note
On the wings of mosquitoes -- A complex life cycle -- The origin, evolution, and ecology of malaria -- The discovery of plasmodium -- Diagnosis and treatment -- Attempts at malarial control -- Preventing malaria -- Malaria now -- The future of malaria.