Understanding the Intricate Stages of the Malaria Life Cycle Kumar Jeetendra | March 16, 2024 The life cycle of malaria is a complex process involving two hosts: humans and female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, of which there are several species that can infect humans, including Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi. The complex disease known as malaria may be brought …