New Mutations in Malaria Parasite Encourage Resistance against Key Preventive Drug (IMAGE)

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New Mutations in Malaria Parasite Encourage Resistance against Key Preventive Drug

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SEM of a mosquito (<em>Anopheles stephensi</em>) clearly showing the wing, proboscis, antennae, abdomen and legs. <em>Anopheles stephensi</em> is one of the major vectors of urban malaria in India and some parts of Asia. Malaria is caused by parasites (<em>Plasmodium</em> species) which enter the blood when infected mosquitoes feed. <em>Anopheles stephensi</em> is commonly used in research as it can be easily reared and maintained in the laboratory. Scanning electron micrograph; x 15; body length is approximately 3.6 mm.

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