title: Malaria.
abstract: Malaria is a common and dangerous tropical disease, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through the bite of the anopheles mosquito. This article reviews the prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, and outlines key aspects of pre-travel advice.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D009032:Mosquito Control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010961:Plasmodium / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D014195:Travel
chemical_list: D000962:Antimalarials