Malaria Collection (page 5)

Anopheles mosquito, artwork
Anopheles mosquito. Computer artwork of an Anopheles sp. mosquito. The females of several species of Anopheles mosquito are responsible for transmitting Plasmodium sp

Malaria life-cycle, artwork
Malaria life-cycle. Computer artwork showing the life-cycle and transmission of malaria parasites. Anticlockwise from upper left: A mosquito bites and infects a person

Malaria infection, artwork
Malaria infection. Computer artwork of a macrophage white blood cell (right) extending pseudopodia towards a red blood cell (left) infected with the Plasmodium fulciparum malaria parasite

Red blood cells with malaria, artwork
Red blood cells with malaria, computer artwork. Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted into the bloodstream by mosquito bites

Quinine malaria drug molecule
Quinine malaria drug, molecular model. Quinine is obtained from the bark of the cinchona tree (Cinchona sp.), which is native to South America. It has been used to treat malaria for over 300 years

Artemisia flowers (Artemisia sp.) clustered on a branch. The Artemisia plants have many medicinal properties, with some being used to prepare drugs to treat malaria

GST enzyme conferring DDT resistance
Glutathione S-transferase (GST) enzyme from a malaria-carrying strain of mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, molecular model. GSTs detoxify foreign substances in the body of the mosquito

INDIA: MALARIA PLAY, c1929. An educational play put on by children to teach spectators about treating malaria with quinine. Photograph, c1929

Queen Victoria with Princess Ena
Queen Victoria with her youngest granddaughter, Princess Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), only daughter of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg

Prince Christian Victor
PRINCE CHRISTIAN VICTOR OF SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN Eldest son of Princess Helena - third daughter of Queen Victoria - died of Malaria when serving in the Boer War

Portrait of Sir Ronald Ross
Sir Ronald Ross discovered the scientific link between mosquitoes and human malaria. In 1899 he became Professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Liverpool

Mosquito larvae
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"Malaria: Unveiling the Silent Killer" Malaria, caused by the Plasmodium sp. Malarial parasite, continues to haunt humanity as a major global health concern. This deadly disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected female mosquito from the Culicidae family, specifically Anopheles mosquitoes. Delving into its intricate world, we discover the internal anatomy of these bloodsucking creatures. A cross-section reveals their piercing mouthparts as they extract blood from human skin, acting as carriers for this devastating illness. The microscopic view exposes another aspect of malaria's complexity - mouse malaria parasites observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Additionally, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) allows us to witness the intricacies parasites themselves. Throughout history, mankind has witnessed catastrophic events triggered by malaria epidemics. The year 1901 saw one such outbreak during which even royal figures were not spared; Prince Henry of Battenberg returned on board the Royal Yacht Alberta amidst this crisis. Tragically, renowned explorer David Livingstone also fell victim to this relentless disease in 1873. His death serves as a stark reminder of how they are claim lives regardless of social status or achievements. In present times, regions like North Kivu in CONGO continue to battle against malaria's wrath. Engravings from "La nature et l'homme" depict characteristic swelling of spleens in patients afflicted with this ailment – a painful manifestation that further emphasizes its impact on individuals and communities alike. Even members of royalty have experienced firsthand encounters with malaria's devastation. Prince Christian Victor and Capt Stuart-Wortley faced its unforgiving grip during their military service – highlighting that no one is immune to its reach. During World War II, awareness campaigns warned soldiers about mosquitoes being harbingers through powerful posters proclaiming "Mosquitoes Mean Malaria. " These efforts aimed at educating troops about prevention and protection.