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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 139, 2024
International Scientific and Practical Conference “AGRONOMY – 2024” (AgriScience2024)
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| Article Number | 06036 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Genetic Resources, Genetics, Genomics, Bioengineering | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202413906036 | |
| Published online | 15 November 2024 | |
Status of Malaria Infection in Saudi Arabia
Biology Department, Darb University College, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
* Corresponding author: research_inst@yahoo.com
Malaria generally referred as a vector-borne parasite infection that possess a notable public health challenge in developing countries mainly in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to investigate the current status of malaria in different regions of Saudi Arabia, focusing on its epidemiology, transmission, available drugs, vaccines and existing prevention strategies. Highlighting the factors that contribute to the development of disease such as temperature, rainfall, migration along the borders, unhygienic places that are favorable for parasite. Moreover, this review also help to suggest the evaluation of the current medical approaches, anti-malarial drugs and medicinal plant that are used in Saudi Arabia to fight against malaria infection specifically caused by P. falciparum parasite mainly in the border areas.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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