Date | 1886 |
Author | Golgi |
Contribution | Described 2 species of the parasite (Plasmodium) that causes human malaria. |
Reference | Bruce-Chwatt |
Notes | The parasite, but not the mode of transmission, was already known. Described in detail: Plasmodium vivax and P. malariae. |
Category | Miscellany |
Pathogen Class | Protozoa |
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