Warhurst, D. C.

Introduction to malaria [electronic resource] / David Warhurst. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2010. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (36 min.) : sound, color). - Antibiotic resistance : from genes to global prevalence, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Antibiotic resistance : from genes to global prevalence. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Malaria parasites of man -- Species of Plasmodium -- Life cycle of malaria -- Malaria: the problem -- Climatic and seasonal constraints -- Stable and unstable malaria -- Malaria control: transmission and morbidity -- Prevention of man/mosquito contact -- Prompt diagnosis and drug treatment -- How does the infection persist? -- P. vivax and P. Ovale -- Hematin -- Falciparium malaria -- Malaria in pregnancy -- Innate immunity to malaria -- RBC enzyme deficiencies -- Acquired immunity -- Vaccines.

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2615 Henry Stewart Talks


Disease Vectors.
Drug Resistance, Microbial.
Malaria--drug therapy.
Malaria--prevention & control.
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