Plasmodium ovale is a protozoan parasite responsible for causing tertian malaria in humans, characterized by recurring fever episodes every 48 hours. It is less prevalent than other malaria-causing species and is primarily found in West Africa and some Pacific islands, often requiring specific diagnostic techniques due to its morphological similarities with Plasmodium vivax.

Plasmodium Ovale

Protozoan parasites are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, often through complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. They are responsible for significant global health challenges, including malaria, amoebiasis, and sleeping sickness, and require targeted interventions for effective control and treatment.

Protozoan Parasite

Tertian Malaria

Recurring fever episodes

48 hours

Malaria-causing species

West Africa

Pacific Islands

Specific diagnostic techniques

Morphological similarities mean that different things look alike in some way, like how some animals have the same number of legs or similar shapes. These similarities can help us understand how things are related or how they have changed over time.

Morphological Similarities

Plasmodium vivax is a protozoan parasite and a human pathogen that is one of the most frequent and widely distributed causes of recurring malaria. It is known for its ability to remain dormant in the liver as hypnozoites, leading to relapses and complicating eradication efforts.

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