Laveran's theory of malaria transmission

Laveran's theory of malaria transmission identified that the disease is caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. He demonstrated that these mosquitoes carry the parasite from an infected person and transmit it during their blood meals, infecting others. This discovery clarified that controlling mosquito populations and preventing bites are essential strategies in stopping malaria, shifting focus from environmental factors to the biological role of mosquitoes as vectors for the parasite.