Abstract
Malaria Surveillance - United States, 2014.
Highlights
Malaria parasites of the Plasmodium genus are transmitted through the bite of infective mosquitoes
Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae were identified in 66.1%, 13.3%, 5.2%, and 2.7% of cases, respectively
Because of its ability to survive at lower temperatures and higher elevations, P. vivax has a broader geographic range than P. falciparum, and beyond the African continent it is estimated that P. vivax accounts for 41% of malaria infections [4]
Summary
Malaria parasites of the Plasmodium genus are transmitted through the bite of infective mosquitoes. Female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit four Plasmodium species that commonly cause illness in humans: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae. P. falciparum, the most pathogenic malaria species, has the highest prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa and is most commonly associated with severe illness and death, typically among children aged
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