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Benign tertian malaria causing Plasmodium possesses


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Pre-erythrocytic cycle
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Erythrocytic cycle
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Post-erythrocytic cycle
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
  • Benign tertian malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium ovale with clinical fever every 2nd day.

  • When an infected mosquito bites an individual, the sporozoites are released into the bloodstream. The sporozoites enter into the liver and start multiplying into merozoites. This stage is known as the pre-erythrocytic cycle.

  • Merozoites are released into the bloodstream and attack RBC. These merozoites divide and form new generation merozoites. This is known as the erythrocytic cycle.

  • These new generation merozoites are released into the bloodstream by rupture of RBC. These merozoites may enter into the liver and continue the exoerythrocytic cycle.

  • So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.


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