Parasites causing Malaria in Man
The malarial parasites of man are: 1. Plasmodium vivax 2. P. falciparum 3. P. malariae 4. P. ovale Plasmodium belongs to Phylum Protozoa. Characteristics of the Phylum are: 1. Unicellular microscopic...
View ArticlePlasmodium life cycle phases
The life cycle of Plasmodium can be divided into the following four phases: Pre-erythrocytic cycle. Erythrocytic cycle. Exo-erythrocytic cycle. Sexual cycle
View ArticleDefinitive and intermediate hosts for Plasmodium
What is the differences between definitive and intermediate hosts? Who are these hosts for Plasmodium? Ans: The host within which the parasite performs sexual reproduction is known as the definitive...
View ArticleHow Plasmodium gets transmitted to human body?
Plasmodium gets transmitted into human body in the Sporozoite state. During the blood meal, female Anopheles mosquito transmits the parasite to healthy human body along with saliva. The parasite was,...
View ArticleCharacteristics of the Sporozoite of Plasmodium
The characteristic features of the Sporozoite state of Plasmodium are: Sickle shaped (10-14µm in length and 1 µm in breadth) with both ends pointed. Covered by two membranes, the inner one is rigid...
View ArticleHow Entamoeba acts as harmful pathogen to human?
The infection of Entamoeba is more common in children and young adults. The trophozoites.by their amoeboid movement and also by the proteolytic enzyme, penetrate through the mucosa and burrow deeper...
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