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The initial mosquito bite (Image A): blood from the host is taken through as mosquito mouthparts (m) from small vessels (v). At the same time fluid from mosquito salivary glands passes into the vessel. If a mosquitos is host to the malaria organism then parasites enter the blood with this saliva (in the form of '''"sporozoites"''' (sp)). | |||
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The initial mosquito bite (Image A): blood from the host is taken through as mosquito mouthparts (m) from small vessels (v). At the same time fluid from mosquito salivary glands passes into the vessel. If a mosquitos is host to the malaria organism then parasites enter the blood with this saliva (in the form of "sporozoites" (sp)).