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: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of trypanosoma gambiense. Trypanosoma gambiense is digenetic; i.e., it completes its life cycle in two hosts. The primary or definitive host is man. The mammals, like pigs, buffaloes, antelopes often act as reservoir hosts harbouring the parasite. The intermediate host is blood sucking insect called tsetse fly (Glossina palpalis). Life [...]
Each attack of fever shows three successive stages: i. Cold stage: At the beginning of malaria fever the patient suffers from a severe shaking chill. ii. Hot stage: As the chill subsides, the body temperature rises as high as 41° C or 106° F. iii. Sweating stage: D As the temperature lowers down, the patient sweats profusely. Malaria fever takes [...]