Malaria - Causative Agent Vaccine Term Paper

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One agent often used to help treat the symptoms and invasion of malaria currently is "quinine" and is effective when used early in the disease process (Kiple 682).

IV. Proposed Development of Vaccine Against Causative Agent

Development of a vaccine against the causative agent will involve assessment and calculation of risk and current environmental exposure to the causative agent (Eisenberg et al., 2002). At present anti-malarial inoculations and medications are available in limited quantities to humans traveling to regions where malaria is prevalent (Eisenberg, et al., 2002). A proper vaccine will investigate further the exposure "scenario" and "transmission models" and aim to strengthen individual's immune systems, among populations most at risk for exposure to the Pathogen, as at this time it is virtually impossible to eliminate the Pathogen entirely (Eisenberg, et al., 2002; Haas, 1983).

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Research previously conducted suggests in those with strong immune system, exposure to low dose microorganisms including the Pathogen explored for purposes of this study, may result in effective vaccination or immunization from the disease (Haas, 1983).

Research into the efficacy of a possible vaccination of mosquitoes rather than inoculation of the population may also be of benefit whilst exploring the possibility of creating a vaccine that has the potential to inoculate large populations most at risk for contagion by the parasite in question......

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