A comparison of the course of natural infection of P.vivax and P. falciparum in man: Comparison # P. Vivax: 1. Pre-erythrocytic schizogony: It consists of one cycle, lasts 7-8 days. Number of merozoites produced by each schizont is about 12,000. 2. Erythrocytic schizogony: Duration of erythrocytic schizogony is about 48 hours. Appearance of parasites in the peripheral blood on 12th [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life history of Entamoeba histolytica (explained with diagram). Amoebiasis or more correctly it should be called as amoebic dysentery is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Entamoeba histolytica. This kind of protozoan parasite resides in the mucous and sub-mucous layer of the large intestine specially at the iliocaecal junction and cause [...]
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: [...]