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May 1, 2024 Updated May 11, 2025 13 minute read
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An Introduction to Malaria: Understanding a Global Health Challenge

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that infects certain types of mosquitoes which then bite people. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. While it has been eliminated or is uncommon in temperate climates, malaria remains a significant public health concern in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

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WHO Expert Committee on Malaria
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Provides a concise overview of malaria, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It is written by the World Health Organization and valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the global impact of malaria.
Who Expert Committee on Malaria (Who Technical...
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CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for...
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Provides a public health perspective on malaria, covering its epidemiology, prevention, and control. It is written by experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the public health impact of malaria.
CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for...
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CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for...
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Humanity's Burden
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Provides a social history of malaria, covering its impact on human populations throughout history. It is written by a leading historian of malaria and valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the social and cultural impact of malaria.
Humanity's Burden: A Global History of Malaria...
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Mosquitoes of the World
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Provides a molecular perspective on malaria, covering the biology of the parasite and its interaction with the human host. It is written by a leading expert in the field and is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the molecular basis of malaria.
Mosquitoes of the World (Volumes 1 and 2)
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Mosquitoes of the World (Volumes 1 and 2)
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