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5. [[Re-infection of the mosquito|'''Re-infection of mosquito:''']]</br><span style="font-size:90%">Replication in mosquito, stored samples and exflagellation | 5. [[Re-infection of the mosquito|'''Re-infection of mosquito:''']]</br><span style="font-size:90%">Replication in mosquito, stored samples and exflagellation | ||
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Revision as of 14:44, 2 November 2024
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1. Initial infection of the human host
The initial stage following the mosquito bite during which infection is established and from which re-crudescence of infection may recrudesce
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2. The trophozoite stage
This is the initial growth stage where the ring form grows, often chhanges, and modifies the erythocyte, the characteristic morphological features of species develop during this stage.
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3. The schizont stage
This is the asexual replication stage that has significant variabilty as they mature, it is the stage responsible for intermittent fevers in some malaria cases.
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4. The Gametocyte stage
This is the sexual replication stage with male and female parasite forms that will replicate within the mosquito, this stage may also persist following treatment.
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5. Re-infection of mosquito:
Replication in mosquito, stored samples and exflagellation