Scientists Meet in Cameroon to Discuss Malaria

Written by Oliver Chanler and Caty Weaver
21 November 2005

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The female Anopheles mosquito drinks blood from people and animals by breaking through the skin with its long, tube-like feeding device.  The parasites enter the blood of the victim.  The blood carries the parasites to the victim's liver.  From there they invade cells and reproduce.


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