Why Do We Fall Ill

The life cycle of Plasmodium: Sporozoites enter the human bloodstream via a mosquito bite and infect liver cells. They multiply in liver cells to form merozoites, which are released into the bloodstream. Merozoites infect red blood cells, multiply, and cause cell rupture. Gametocytes are formed and circulate in the blood. When a mosquito bites, gametocytes are taken up, continuing the cycle.

The life cycle of Plasmodium: Sporozoites enter the human bloodstream via a mosquito bite and infect liver cells. They multiply in liver cells to form merozoites, which are released into the bloodstream. Merozoites infect red blood cells, multiply, and cause cell rupture. Gametocytes are formed and circulate in the blood. When a mosquito bites, gametocytes are taken up, continuing the cycle.