Question

Plasmodium is a digenetic parasite, completing its life cycle in humans and mosquitoes. In humans, it completes different parts of its life cycle in the liver and RBCs.
Draw a flow chart to outline its erythrocytic cycle in, humans.

Hint:

Hemozoin is the chemical responsible for the fever and chills.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Lifecycle in the blood.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Merozoites infect RBC.
2. Multiplication in RBC.
3. RBC bursts (releasing Hemozoin).
4. Gametocytes form.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Merozoite \(\rightarrow\) RBC infection \(\rightarrow\) Trophozoite \(\rightarrow\) RBC Rupture \(\rightarrow\) Chills/Fever.