Is malaria a virus?

Malaria disease can be categorized as uncomplicated or severe (complicated). In general, malaria is a curable disease if diagnosed and treated promptly and correctly. All the clinical symptoms associated with malaria are caused by the asexual erythrocytic or blood stage parasites. read more

Malaria is a disease that is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito. There are two types of malaria: uncomplicated and severe malaria. The symptoms vary according to the type but can range from fever and vomiting to organ dysfunction and death. read more

Malaria parasites belong to the genus Plasmodium (phylum Apicomplexa). In humans, malaria is caused by P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale, P. vivax and P. knowlesi. Among those infected, P. falciparum is the most common species identified (~75%) followed by P. vivax (~20%). read more