Understanding the mode of transmission of malaria agents: an astonishing series of hypotheses, observations, research and controversy

• Published in: Médecine tropicale et santé internationale Vol. 3; no. 1
• Main Author: Rodhain, François
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: France 31.03.2023
• Subjects: Animals; Anopheles; Humans; Malaria - history; Male; Oocysts; Plasmodium; Sporozoites; Plasmodium; Anopheles; History of malaria; Malaria; Mosquito; Alphonse Laveran; Ronald Ross; Vector

In 1880, Laveran observed the causative agent of malaria. As early as 1884, he considered that mosquitoes could be responsible for the transmission of haematozoa, a hypothesis which resulted from the observation and reflection of an informed hygienist. But, as Laveran himself said, "the opinion...