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Is a malarial parasite a single celled organism?
Yes.
In malarial infections the sexually mature parasite is found in which host?
The sexually mature parasite in a malarial infection is found in the Anopheles mosquito host. When a mosquito bites an infected human and ingests the sexual stage of the parasite (gametocytes), they mature and reproduce in the mosquito's gut, leading to the transmission of the infection.
Which test is used to detect malaria?
Antigen test for malaria parasite and peripheral smear for malarial parasite.
What insects carry the malaria parasite?
Female Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary insects that carry and transmit the malaria parasite. When an infected mosquito bites a human, it can pass the parasite through its saliva into the person's bloodstream, leading to malaria infection.
What was the first drug which worked wonders against the Malarial Parasite?
oxytocin
If a malarial parasite lives in human blood what would the parasite's contents be in relation to the blood?
The malarial parasite feeds on red blood cells, reproduces within them, and releases toxins that can destroy the cells. It disrupts the normal function of red blood cells, leading to symptoms like anemia, fever, and organ damage. Additionally, the parasite can hide from the immune system by changing the surface proteins on infected red blood cells.
Distinguish between the pre-erythrocytic and erythrocytic stages in the life cycle of the malarial parasite?
The pre-erythrocytic is the gliding and hiding of the parasite and will occur before you notice any changes. The erythrocytic is when the parasite grows and you notice symptoms.
What does a parasite eat?
it eats insects
What insects is a parasite?
Ticks are parasites.
How does the malaria parasite get into a mosquito?
it carries it naturally
Where does the mosquito carry the malaria parasite?
it carries it to the host
What is the taxonomic classification of a parasite?
It depends on the parasite. Some parasites are insects, some parasites are plants, some are animals....it just depends on the type of parasite you mean.
