For 10 points, name this disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and whose name comes from the "bad air" originally thought to cause it.
The RTS,S (R-T-S-comma-S) vaccine is currently under development to protect against this disease, whose most dangerous form is caused by species falciparum. The gene which causes sickle-cell anemia also provides resistance to this disease. Female members of the genus Anopheles are vectors for this disease, which can be treated with quinine. For 10 points, name this disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and whose name comes from the "bad air" originally thought to cause it.
The RTS,S (R-T-S-comma-S) vaccine is currently under development to protect against this disease, whose most dangerous form is caused by species falciparum.
{malaria}