Could Spiders Help Prevent Malaria?

Scientists in Kenya have discovered an East African spider, Evarcha Culicivora that is attracted by the smell of human sweat. This spider preys on Anopheles Gambiae mosquito.

Anopheles Gambiae are mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite and so the scientists believe that this discovery could help prevent malaria by encouraging people to keep these spiders in their homes.

About Malaria
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about About Malaria Causes

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Malaria - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment
Malaria is caused by a parasite that enters blood through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is characterized by fever, vomiting, shivering, sweating and other symptoms.

About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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