MALARIA Flashcards
1
Q
transmitted via how?
A
mosquito bite
-anopheles, sporozoites infect liver cells and multiply
2
Q
infected hepatocytes release?
A
merozoites
3
Q
what is the significance of merozoites?
A
replicate within RBC causing intravascular hemolysis
4
Q
repetition of process results in?
A
cyclic febrile illness