Human Infecting Malarial Parasite | Sporozoa
Comparative account of four species of human infecting malarial parasite: 1. P. Vivax: i. Geographical distribution: In tropical, subtropical and warmer temperate regions. ii. Duration of pre-erythrocytic schizogony: 10-14 days iii. No. of crypto- zoites formed per schizont: 10,000-12,000 (approx.) iv. Incubation period: 14 days v. Duration of erythrocytic schizogony: 2 days vi. Form in peripheral blood during erythrocytic schizogony: [...]