PLASMODIUM SPP and BABESIA SPP

• Plasmodium spp

  1. plasmodium falciparum
  2. plasmodium vivax
  3. plasmodium malariae
  4. plasmodium ovale
  5. plasmodium knowlesi
• Plasmodium falciparum and vivax are the major species that causes malaria
• Babesia spp

  1. Babesia microti
• Merozoites: Asexual stage of sporozoan trophozoite. Arises from the schizonts.
• Microgametocytes: Male sex of Plasmodium spp. Usually smaller than female ones.