Facilitation of malaria infection in mosquitoes
Pollitt, L.C., Bram, J.T., Blanford, S., Jones, M.J. & Read, A.F. (2015) Existing Infection Facilitates Establishment and Density of Malaria Parasites in Their Mosquito Vector. PLoS Pathogens. DOI:10.1371/journal.ppat.1005003 PDF
Smithsonian Magazine: Mosquitoes Can Carry, and Deliver, a Double Dose of Malaria
Scoop News: Repeat infection with malaria parasites
Science News: Mosquitoes can get a double dose of malaria
Outbreak News Today: Repeat infection with malaria parasites might make mosquitoes more dangerous
Medical News Today: Mosquitoes collect multiple malaria doses over successive blood meals
Malaria Parasites Competitive Streak Revealed
Pollitt, L.C., Mideo, N., Drew, D.R., Colegrave, N., Schneider, P. & Reece, S.E. (2011) Competition and the Evolution of Reproductive Restraint in Malaria Parasites. American Naturalist 177, 358-367. PDF
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Laura Pollitt 