Malaria in the Blood (IMAGE)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Malaria in the Blood

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Malaria is caused by a parasite which reproduces within red blood cells before being spread by mosquitos. A new blood test has been developed for detecting recent exposure to 'relapsing' or vivax malaria. Image from WEHI.TV Malaria animation

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Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia

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