Malaria and other vector-borne diseases threaten the health of a large portion of the population in developing countries. This book fulfills the demand for a manual that brings together the most current knowledge about the biology of plasmodia, their behavior in the anopheline vectors, and human response to infection. An expanded and easy-to-use diagnostic tool, this publication is intended for use by specialized malaria prevention and control programs, as well as general health services, to help ensure the uniform application of diagnostic techniques.