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Invading and destroying red blood cells, sticking inside blood vessels, evading the immune system: the malaria parasite presents numerous dangers to the body. Explore research that aims to understand the human-parasite interaction, and develop vaccines to prevent disease.

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Insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITN) reduce the chances of developing life-threatening malaria in Africa. However, recent research shows that older children, between the age of five and 19 years are the least well protected by nets. 05/10/09
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Wellcome Trust-funded research has identified key features of an new form of malaria infection, confirming the potentially deadly nature of the disease. 10/09/09

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The need is great, but the biology is complex and the economics disadvantageous. 27/09/05
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The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kenya is investigating neurological damage and disability that can follow malaria infection in childhood. 06/12/02

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Malaria is diagnosed using a combination of clinical observations, case history and diagnostic tests. 11/08/04
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Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the number of people suffering severe effects of malaria infection. 11/08/04
More than 2 billion people in 100 countries are at risk from malaria.
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