Malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitoes. More than 1 million people a year die of it. Many agents have been developed to fight malaria. But, since parasites develop resistance to available medicines, new research is needed. Pharmaceutical industry has engaged in many research programmes to address this challenge.
Disease: Malaria
Last update: July 2009
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FAQ: What is it?
Malaria is a parasitic infectious disease, spread by the bite of mosquitoes. These mosquitoes swarm particulary in 'bad air' Sub-Saharian Africa and South-East Asia are the most infected regions.