When the body gets sick from a tiny creature called Plasmodium, it tries to fight it off using special helpers called the immune system. These helpers work hard to keep us healthy by finding and stopping the tiny creatures from making us sick again.

Immune Response To Plasmodium

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Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic protozoa that are responsible for malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. These parasites undergo a complex life cycle involving both human and mosquito hosts, with stages including sporozoites, merozoites, and gametocytes, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, and anemia in infected individuals.

Plasmodium

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful pathogens and maintain overall health. It involves both innate and adaptive responses, which recognize and neutralize foreign invaders while also retaining memory for faster future responses.

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