Malaria? .. Take Viagra
The key, researchers noted, was the stiffening powers of Viagra.
Prescribing malaria patients Viagra could help stem the spread of the highly infectious disease, scientists have revealed.
Experts in the field believe the 'astonishing discovery' could result in a new treatment to prevent spread within a population.
A new study found it is possible to prevent the transmission of malaria parasites from humans to mosquitoes, thereby preventing further spread.
The key, researchers noted, was the stiffening powers of Viagra.
By using the erectile dysfunction drug to alter the shape of the parasite cell that triggers the disease, they were able to increase the power of the spleen to filter the virus out from the blood.
