From ancient mummies to drug resistance: 10 facts about Malaria you need to know

From ancient mummies to drug resistance: 10 facts about Malaria you need to know

Malaria, an ancient disease traced back to Egyptian mummies, remains a deadly global threat despite medical advancements. Unlike common perception, malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites rather than viruses or bacteria, transmitted exclusively by female Anopheles mosquitoes during blood-feeding. Firstpost brings out facts related to the disease.

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