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Identify the cause(s) of Malaria (pathogen).
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Section 1: Identify the cause(s) of Malaria (pathogen) The cause of the Malaria infection is by one-celled animals called Protozoans of the genus Plasmodium. (World Book Encyclopedia, 1976) There are 4 different types of the parasite which effect humans, these include; Plasmodium Falciparum, P. Malariae, P. Vivax, and P. Ovale. While the last 3 have harmful effects, (eg. residing in the liver for many years, and returning in some cases), Plasmodium Falciparum, is by far the most deadly of Malaria species. (Encyclopaedia of Family Health, 1998) Explain the transmission of Malaria The transmission of the disease is very complex and includes a life cycle where the disease matures and continues its spread from one host to another. To explain this, Diagram 1 shows the steps of the life cycle and the consequences this has on its host. 1) Mosquito bites the human and Sporozoites are transferred to the human's blood, and move to...
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