Mosquito. Close-up of a mosquito,probably of the genus Anopheles sp. ,one of the mosquitoes respon- sible for transmitting malaria; the parasite that causes the disease is carried in the saliva of the female mosquito. Malaria is a major health problem in Africa,Asia,India & South America. Malaria causes a severe fever,& can lead to complications affecting the liver,brain & blood that can be fatal. Preventative measures against mosquitoes are increasingly important,as malaria parasites are developing resistance to anti-malarial drugs. These measures include using mosquito nets,wearing protective clothing,using insecticides & releasing of |