Malaria in Africa Video. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium vivax, P. malaria, P. falciparum, and P. ovale, all of which are transmitted to humans by mosquito vectors. Malaria has been eradicated from North America, Europe, and Russia but continues to flourish in parts of the tropics despite efforts to eradicate it completely. Falciparum malaria is the most severe form of the disease. When treated, malaria seldom is fatal; untreated, it's fatal in 10% of victims, usually as a result of complications
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