... midgut,where macrogametocytes form macrogametes andexflagellation of microgametocytes produces microga-metes. These gametes fuse, undergo fertilization andform a zygote. This transforms into an ookinete, ... theymigrate to the salivary glands for onward transmissioninto another host (Fig. 1A). This form of the parasiteis found in the salivary glands after 10–18 daysand thereafter the mosquito remains ... inIndia, Brazil, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indo-nesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China [1,2]. Malaria isestimated to cost Africa more than $12 billion annu-ally and it accounts for about 25%...