Is Malaria a Virus or Bacteria? Understanding the Cause of This Deadly Disease
Introduction Malaria. The very word conjures images of sickness, of debilitating fever, and, tragically, of lives lost. Every year, hundreds of millions of people contract this disease, and hundreds of thousands succumb to its devastating effects, particularly children in sub-Saharan Africa. But what exactly *causes* malaria? Many people understandably confuse the origins of various diseases,…
