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Plasmodium
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Summary
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
.
Concepts
Malaria
Anopheles Mosquito
Sporozoite
Merozoite
Gametocyte
Life Cycle
Parasite
Protozoa
Vector-borne Disease
Antimalarial Drugs
Erythrocytic Cycle
Hemoglobin Digestion
Sporozoite Invasion
Apicomplexa
Micronemes
Schizogony
Rhoptries
Microneme
Rhoptry
Oocyst
Immune Response To Plasmodium
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Microbiology 60%
Communicable Diseases 40%
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