Malaria Parasites: Diverse Topics

Malaria is a global disease today but most common in underdeveloped countries of the world. Nearly 90% of deaths due to this fatal disease occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. This book presents information regarding global endeavors undertaken by scientists from across the world. Collaborated efforts such as symbiont based malaria control, latest applications in avian malaria studies, advancement of humanized mice to study P. falciparum (the most virulent species of malaria parasite) and contemporary issues in laboratory diagnosis will aid efficient treatment of malaria. Research has been progressing rapidly in the quest for providing an effective vaccine for the prevention of malaria. This book presents research aimed at bringing forward abiding solutions to malaria issues and the methods and procedures that should be followed for combating these issues for better implementation of health policies in contemporary times as well as future.