MALARIA Flashcards

1
Q

transmitted via how?

A

mosquito bite

-anopheles, sporozoites infect liver cells and multiply

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2
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infected hepatocytes release?

A

merozoites

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3
Q

what is the significance of merozoites?

A

replicate within RBC causing intravascular hemolysis

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4
Q

repetition of process results in?

A

cyclic febrile illness

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