This document discusses the life cycle and pathogenesis of Plasmodium vivax, the parasite that causes vivax malaria. P. vivax has a digenetic life cycle involving two hosts. In humans, it undergoes asexual reproduction in the liver and red blood cells. Mosquitoes ingest the parasite's gametocyte stages, where sexual reproduction occurs leading to sporozoite formation. Sporozoites are then transmitted to humans to continue the cycle, causing symptoms of malaria including fever and anemia. Diagnosis involves blood smear microscopy and treatment involves chloroquine and primaquine to prevent relapses.
Malaria:Malaria is a mosquito borne parasitic diseases which is caused by genus Plasmodium and it is characterised by episodes of fever, chills, rigors which occurs typically and periodically every third day.
For long time it was believed that malaria was caused by harmful vapours produced in marshy land.
Charles Laveran, a British military surgeon, for the first time, noticed Plasmodium in the blood of malarial patient, in 1880.
Grassy provided a scientific proof for the specific relationship between Anopheles mosquito and human malarial parasites
Plasmodium:This is an intracellular blood parasites.
For the completion of life cycle they require two hosts, a vertebrate and blood sucking invertebrate.
In man, the infection is due to the inoculation of slender, sickle shaped sporozoite in blood by the bite of an infected female mosquito belonging to the genus Anopheles.
There are 4 species of Plasmodium known to attack man & causing Malaria, P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale.
Life cycle:Following the bite of an infected mosquito the sporozoites are
introduced into the body
2. The parasites first invade the cells of the liver
3. They multiply by the process of schizogony
4. After 6-12 days merozoites are released into the blood
5. The parasites invade the RBC
6. Inside the RBC they continue to multiply and release
merozoites.
7. Some parasites transform into macro and micro gametocytes
which are taken by the mosquitoes.
8. Inside the mosquitoes further multiplication leads to the
production of sporozoites
Clinical Features:The clinical features of malaria are due to the blood stage parasites.
There is fever with rigor, and abdominal pain seen in malaria. Due to rupture of RBC there is anaemia, Mild enlargement of spleen is seen, head ache, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea.
Lab diagnosis:Presence of malarial parasites in the blood confirms the presence of Malaria.
A thickly spread blood film is useful for spotting the
parasites. Thinly spread films help in the accurate identification of the
species. Blood films are stained by Giemsa staining. It is a standard method to diagnosing the Malaria. Giemsa contains a eosin& methylene blue(cytoplasm-blue, nuclear material-red).
Control of malaria:The control measures fall under the following three categories :-
-Treatment of infected patients,
-Prevention of infection,
-Control of vector.
Malaria:Malaria is a mosquito borne parasitic diseases which is caused by genus Plasmodium and it is characterised by episodes of fever, chills, rigors which occurs typically and periodically every third day.
For long time it was believed that malaria was caused by harmful vapours produced in marshy land.
Charles Laveran, a British military surgeon, for the first time, noticed Plasmodium in the blood of malarial patient, in 1880.
Grassy provided a scientific proof for the specific relationship between Anopheles mosquito and human malarial parasites
Plasmodium:This is an intracellular blood parasites.
For the completion of life cycle they require two hosts, a vertebrate and blood sucking invertebrate.
In man, the infection is due to the inoculation of slender, sickle shaped sporozoite in blood by the bite of an infected female mosquito belonging to the genus Anopheles.
There are 4 species of Plasmodium known to attack man & causing Malaria, P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale.
Life cycle:Following the bite of an infected mosquito the sporozoites are
introduced into the body
2. The parasites first invade the cells of the liver
3. They multiply by the process of schizogony
4. After 6-12 days merozoites are released into the blood
5. The parasites invade the RBC
6. Inside the RBC they continue to multiply and release
merozoites.
7. Some parasites transform into macro and micro gametocytes
which are taken by the mosquitoes.
8. Inside the mosquitoes further multiplication leads to the
production of sporozoites
Clinical Features:The clinical features of malaria are due to the blood stage parasites.
There is fever with rigor, and abdominal pain seen in malaria. Due to rupture of RBC there is anaemia, Mild enlargement of spleen is seen, head ache, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea.
Lab diagnosis:Presence of malarial parasites in the blood confirms the presence of Malaria.
A thickly spread blood film is useful for spotting the
parasites. Thinly spread films help in the accurate identification of the
species. Blood films are stained by Giemsa staining. It is a standard method to diagnosing the Malaria. Giemsa contains a eosin& methylene blue(cytoplasm-blue, nuclear material-red).
Control of malaria:The control measures fall under the following three categories :-
-Treatment of infected patients,
-Prevention of infection,
-Control of vector.
Entamoeba histolytica was first discovered by Losch in 1875.
It is worldwide distribution.
It is prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries where sanitary conditions are poor.
In india, it is prevalent in Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra.
It is found in the colon of man.
It is monogenetic because the whole life cycle completed within a single host, i.e. man.
LUMEN DWELLING FLAGELLATES - GIARDIA
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Entamoeba histolytica was first discovered by Losch in 1875.
It is worldwide distribution.
It is prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries where sanitary conditions are poor.
In india, it is prevalent in Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra.
It is found in the colon of man.
It is monogenetic because the whole life cycle completed within a single host, i.e. man.
LUMEN DWELLING FLAGELLATES - GIARDIA
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TEXT BOOK OF MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY BY PANIKER
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Describe the stages of malaria and the site of protozoal activity on.pdfmohdjakirfb
Describe the stages of malaria and the site of protozoal activity on each.
Solution
The life cycle is almost the same for all the five species that infect humans and follows three
stages:
(I) ifection of a human with sporozoites
(II) asexual reproduction
(III) sexual reproduction
The human contamination starts The point when a contaminated female anopheles mosque
nibbles an individual and injects contaminated with sporozoites spit under the blood coursing
library. That is the principal existence stage of plasmodium (stage from claiming infection).
The following phase done intestinal sickness life cycle may be the a standout amongst agamic
generation that is isolated under different phases: those pre- erythrocytic (or better,
exoerythrocytic) and the erythrocytic period. Inside best 30- 60 minutes after those parasites
inoculation, sporozoites Figure their approach through blood coursing library will their principal
target, those liver. Those sporozoites enter the liver phones Also start isolating prompting
schizonts creation in 6- 7 days. Each schizont provides for conception on many merozoites
(exoerythrocytic schizogony) that need aid At that point discharged under the blood stream
checking those end of the exoerythrocytic period of the agamic regenerative stage.
It is worth specifying that, concerning p. Vivax and p. Ovale, sporozoites might not take after the
propagation cost step and sit tight lethargic (hypnozoites) in the liver; they might be actuated
then afterward quite a while prompting relapses entering those blood stream (as merozoites)
following weeks, months alternately Significantly A long time. Those exoerythrocytic stage may
be not pathogenic Also doesn\'t prepare manifestations alternately indications of the malady. Its
span may be not the same to the greater part parasite species.
Merozoites discharged under the blood stream, are guided towards their second target, those red
platelets (RBCs). Concerning illustration they attack under those cells, they Stamp those starting
of the erythrocytic stage. Those 1st stage after intrusion may be a ring stage that evolves under a
trophozoite. The trophozoites would not capable on digest the haem Along these lines they
change over it clinched alongside haemozoine Furthermore digest the globin that is utilized
Concerning illustration a hotspot from claiming aminoacids for their propagation cost. The
following cell division stage is those erythrocytic schizont (initially adolescent et cetera full
grown schizont). Each develop schizont provides for conception should new era merozoites
(erythrocytic schizogony) that, after RBCs rupture, are discharged in the blood stream in place
will attack different RBCs. This is At parasitaemia happens Furthermore cinical manifestations
show up. Those liver period happens main When same time those erythrocytic stage undergoes
various cycles; the merozoites arrival then afterward every cycle makes the febrile waves.
A second situation under those RBCs i.
Detailed description of malarial parasites especially P. falciparum with regards to their Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, Clinical manifestations and complications and Laboratory diagnosis including modern methods and treatment.
this PPT includes
what is malaria
life cycle of malaria that content- about plasmodium, their transmission and infection in human (sexual and asexual cycle both)
symptom,diagnosis,treatment and prevention of malaria and
Basic discussion on Coccidian parasites with a focus on Cryptosporidiosis -morphology, life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and laboratory diagnosis and management.
Sporozoite is the asexual stage of the Plasmodium. It is the infectious stage that infects humans. Sporozoites get transmitted from the female Anopheles to humans when the infected mosquito bites. The sporozoites reach the human liver cells and mature into schizonts.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
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As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
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This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
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3. Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic micro-organisms
known to cause malaria in humans.
Parasites, like Plasmodium, are organisms that live in
or on other organisms (the hosts), to the detriment of
those organisms.
Plasmodium can infect many different types of
animals, including reptiles, birds and mammals.
These parasites are transmitted to vertebrate hosts
by insect (notably mosquito) vectors and cause
malaria in human.
4. P. falciparum : Tropical and Subtropical areas of
Countries in S. America, Africa, and S.E. Asia.
P. malariae : Tropical and subtropical areas of
Countries in S. America, Africa, and S.E. Asia
P. ovale : Primarily in Sub-saharan Africa.
P. vivax : Countries in S. America, India and S.E.
Asia.
5.
6.
7. Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium vivax lives as an intracellular parasite
in the red blood corpuscles (R.B.Cs) of man in the
form of its mature adult condition, called
trophozoite.
8.
9. falciparum vivax ovale malariae
•numerous rings
•smaller rings
•No trophozoites
or schizonts
•cresent-shaped
gametocytes
•enlarged
erythrocyte
•Schüffner's
dots
•'ameboid'
trophozoite
•similar to P.
vivax
•compact
trophozoite
•fewer
merozoites in
schizont
•elongated
erythrocyte
•compact
parasite
•merozoites in
rosette
10. Life cycle of Plasmodium vivax is digenetic i.e. they
complete their life cycle in two hosts:
1. Primary host or definitive host: Female
Anopheles mosquito is the primary host. The
organism which contains sexual phase of the
parasite and is regarded as definitive host.
2. Secondary host or intermediate host: human is
the secondary host. Human contains asexual phase
of the parasite and develops symptoms of disease
due to the presence of parasite and is termed as
secondary host.
11. Life cycle of Plasmodium vivax is divided into:
1. Asexual life cycle or schizogony in man
2. Sexual life cycle or sporogony in female
Anopheles mosquito
12. Schizogony is the process of asexual reproduction by
which Plasmodium undergoes asexual multiplication
in liver cell and RBCs of man. It occus in human liver
cell (liver schizogony) and in RBC (erythrocytic
schizogony).
When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites a
healthy person, it injects thousands of sporozoites
along with saliva into the bloodstream. Inside liver
and RBC different form of sporozoite cause
infection.
Asexual cycle or Schizogony in man
13. Asexual cycle or schizogony in human is completed
in following phases:
1. Pre-erythrocytic schizogony
2. Exo-erythrocytic cycle
3. Erythrocytic cycle
4. Post-erythrocytic cycle
5. Formation of gametocytes
14. When the sporozoites enters the blood it remains active
for about half an hour and disappears from the blood
circulation.
Then it enters into parenchymatous cell of liver (to
escape the phagocytic action of leucocytes) through
blood circulation by secreting lytic enzymes from the
apical cap.
Sporozoites in liver cell grow in size and become
spherical in shape called schizonts. The nucleus of
schizont multiply asexually (multiple fission) and forms
thousands of merozoites. These gives pressure to the wall
of liver cell and liberated out in the form of cryptozoites
or cryptomerozoites through ruptured liver cell.
15. It is completed in 8-10 days.
The process of formation of many cryptozoites from
single sporozoites in liver cell is called pre-
erythrocytic schizogony.
16. The cryptozoites are ready to infect the fresh liver cell
where they grow and become schizont. The same process
is repeated several times. The liberated merozoites in this
phase is called metacryptozoites.
The process of formation of many metacryptozoites from
the cryptozoites in liver cell is called exo-erythrocytic
schizogony.
Some metacryptozoites are smaller in size called micro
metacryptozoites and some are larger in size called
macro metacryptozoites.
The micro metacryptozoites enter the red blood cells to
start the erythrocytic phase while the macro
metacryptozoites infects the fresh liver cells to continue
exo-erythrocytic phase.
17. This cycle starts when the micro metacryptozoites enter
into erythrocytes. Single metacryptozoite enters into
single RBC and passes through trophozoite stage, signet
ring stage, amoeboid stage and schizont stage.
When metacryptozoites invade the RBC it becomes
rounded with large nucleus and grows in size by
ingesting hemoglobin of corpusles. This stage of parasite
is called trophozoite stage.
Inside the trophozoite, a large non-contractile vacuole
appears which pushes the nucleus towards periphery
and forms a ring like structure known as signet ring
stage.
18. Trophozoites enlarges and vacuole starts disappearing
and develops pseudopodial processes in the cytoplasm
and changed into amoeboid stage. This stage is called
amoeboid stage.
The amoeboid feeds completely the component of
corpuscles in the form of hemoglobin.
The amoeboid trophozoites after feeding, becomes
rounded, grows in size and becomes erythrocytic
schizont. Asexual multiplication takes place in schizont
and forms merozoites which give pressure to the wall of
weak RBC and liberated out in the form of erythrocytic
merozoites.
The merozoites are arranged towards the periphery due
to the presence of hemozoin at the center. The
arrangement is just like the arrangement of petals in rose
flowers. So this stage is called rosette stage.
19. Numerous yellowish eosinophilic granules appear in
the cytoplasm of the host corpuscles which are called
schuffner’s granules. These dot are believed to be the
antigen excreted by the parasites.
The process of formation of merozoites in the RBCs
from the metacryptozoites is called erythrocytic
schizogony.
It completes about 48 hours.
Many merozoites enter the fresh RBC and repeat the
erythrocytic cycle.
20.
21. Sometimes, some merozoites produced after
erythrocytic cycle invade the liver cell and undergo
another schizogonic development in the liver cell.
This is called post-erythrocytic cycle.
22. After some generation of erythrocytic cycle, some of the
merozoites invade the new RBC. They grow in size but do not
develop into schizonts instead they develop into gametocytes.
The gametocytes are of two types:
i. Macrogametocytes or female gametocytes: These are large
(10-12µ) and numerous in number. They have small compact
peripheral nucleus. They have reserved food materials and the
cytoplasm is dark in color.
ii. Microgametocytes or male gametocytes: These are smaller
(9-10 µ) motile and few in number. They have large centrally
placed nuclei. They lack reserved food and stains faintly hence
the cytoplasm is light in color and clear.
23. Further development of gametocyte stop in man and
only possible in mosquito due to its low
temperature.
Inoculation
When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites a
healthy person it suck his/her blood for meal, she
injects saliva containing sporozoites into the wound
through its needle like mouth parts. This is called
inoculation.
24. Pre patent period
The interval between inoculation and initiation of
erythrocytic cycle is called pre-patent period.
Incubation period
The period between the entry of parasite and
appearance of first symptoms is called incubation
period. It is about 14 days in P. vivax and P. ovale, 12
days in P. falciparum and 28 days in P. malariae.
25. When female Anopheles mosquito bites an infected
persons, they suck the gametocytes and other stages
of erythrocytic cycle (e.g. erythrocytic merozoite)
along with blood. They reach the stomach where all
the stages along with RBCs are digested except
gametocytes.
Now, the life cycle is continued towards the
completion by following processes:
26.
27. Process of formation of gametes from the gametocytes
is called gametogenesis.
Formation of microgametes
Microgametocytes undergo ex-flagellation process in
the mid-gut of mosquito. The nucleus of
microgametocytes divides to form 6-8 daughter nuclei,
first division is meiotic. These nuclei move to periphery
along with cytoplasm, forming flagella like structure.
Thus 6-8 flagella like male gametes are formed from
each microgametocytes. The elongated structure are
called microgametes or sperms. The movement of
flagella causes the gametes to separate and move
actively in the stomach of mosquito in search of female
gametes.
28. Formation of macrogametes
Macrogametocyte undergo some reorganization and
become female gametes or macrogametes or
megagametes.
The female gamete is non-motile and develops a
cytoplasmic projections called cone of reception or
fertilization cone on one side.
29. One microgamete penetrates into macrogamete
through the cone of reception and fertilization takes
place known as syngamy.
A complete fusion of nuclei and cytoplasm of the
two gametes occurs, resulting in the formation of
diploid zygote or synkaryon.
Zygote form in stomach of mosquito about 9 to 10
days after the blood meal.
NOTE: The process of fusion of male and female gametes
is called syngamy. Syngamy is anisogamous due to the
dissimilar structure of gametes. Hence, their fusion is
called anisogamy.
30. 3. Formation of ookinete
After fertilization, the zygote remains rounded and non-
motile for some time. Then it becomes elongated and
vermiform known as ookinete.
Ookinete is motile and has pointed ends. It penetrates the
wall of stomach with the help of lytic secretion. It settles
into the inner portion of stomach wall.
4. Formation of Oocysts
The ookinete changes into spherical shape, take nutrition
from the wall of stomach and get enclosed in a thin,
elastic and permeable cyst wall, such stage is called
oocyst stage or sporont.
The cyst wall is secreted partly by ookinete and partly derived
from the stomach tissue of mosquito. Many oocysts (<500) are
seen on the stomach wall of infected mosquito. The ookinetes
fail to penetrate the stomach wall pass out from mosquito’s
body with faecal matter.
31. 5. Sporogony
It is a phase of asexual multiplication.
It is the process of formation of sporozoites from the
zygote nucleus by asexual multiple fission.
Oocysts matures and develops. The nucleus of oocyst
divides first by meiosis and then by mitosis, forming
large number of haploid nuclei (2-3 days) and forms
sporozoites forming cell known as sporoblasts.
The nuclei of sporoblast again multiply and cytoplasm
gets constricted around them.
Thus the resultant structures in the sporoblasts elongate
to form slender or sickle shaped sporozoites.
Therefore, each oocyst fills with numerous sporozoites.
Now, these give pressure to the oocyst and due to which
the oocyst burst or rupture and thousands of sporozoites
are released in the body cavity (hemocoel) of mosquito.
32. The sporozoites are very active and motile, then they
reach to the salivary glands of the mosquito.
Then the sporozoites are ready to infect the healthy
person after each bite. So when the infected mosquito
bites a healthy man, thousands of sporozoites are injected
into his blood along with saliva.
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34.
35.
36. Cause benign tertian malaria, a moderately severe
disease with high parasitaemia as species
preferentially infect young erythrocytes.
Symptoms appear 7-10 days after infection and are
vague for 3-4 days ,developing to steady or irregular
low-grade fever then paroxysms with a regular 48
hour cycle.
Splenomegaly is evident during the first few weeks
of infection and leukopenia is usually present.
37. Severe complications are rare but P. vivax infections can
sometimes include cerebral malaria with neurological
signs, haemolytic anaemia, renal failure and pulmonary
failure.
38. shaking chills that can range from moderate to severe
high fever
profuse sweating
headache
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
diarrhea
anemia
muscle pain
Convulsions
bloody stools
39. 1. Demonstration of parasites by microscopy
Diagnosis of malaria can be made by demonstration of
malarial parasite in the blood.
Two types of smears are prepared from the peripheral
blood. One is called thin smear and the other is called
thick smear.
a. Thin smears: They are prepared from capillary
blood of finger tip.
A properly made thin film will consist of an
unbroken smear of a single layer of red cells.
Thins smears are air dried rapidly, fixed in alcohol
and stained by one of the Romanowsky stains such
as Leishman, Giemsa, Field's, or JSB stain
40. b. Thick smears :
In a thick film, usually three drops of blood are spread
over a small area (about 10 mm).
The amount of blood in thin smear is about 1- 1.5 μL,
while in a thick smear it is 3-4 μL.
The thick film is dried and kept in a Koplin jar for 5-10
minutes for dehemoglobinization.
2. Fluorescence microscopy:
Kawamoto technique:
Fluorescent dyes like acridine orange or
benzothiocarboxy purine are used, which stain the
parasites entering the RBCs but not white blood cells
(WBCs).
This is a method of differential staining.
41. Positive P. vivax, P. ovate and P malariae cases are
treated with chloroquine 25 mg/kg divided over 3
days.
Vivax malaria relapses due to the presence of
hypnozoites in the liver.
For prevention of relapse, primaquine is given in a
dose of 0.25 mg/ kg daily for 14 days under
supervision.
Note: In case of chloroquine resistance: Quinine is
given in a dose of 600 mg 8 hourly for 7 days along
with doxycycline 100 mg/ day.
42. Chemoprophylaxis
o It is recommended for travelers going to endemic
areas as short-term measure.
o Chloroquine (300 mg) or mefloquine (400 mg)
weekly should be given 1 week and 2 weeks before
travel to endemic area respectively.
o Alternatively doxycycline (100 mg) daily can be
given from day l before travel.
43. Personal protection measures against mosquito bites
Because of the nocturnal feeding habits of most
of Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria transmission occurs
primarily at night.
Protection against mosquito bites include the use of
mosquito bed nets, the wearing of clothes that cover most
of the body, and use of insect repellent on exposed skin.
The destruction of larvae by environmental management
and the use of larvicides or mosquito larvae predators,
and destruction of adult mosquitoes by indoor residual
spraying and insecticide-treated bed nets.
44. As referred to, the parasite, in its mature adult
condition, is called trophozoite. The trophozoite is
amoeboid, uninucleated having vacuolated and
granular cytoplasm
The ultra structure of Plasmodium vivax has been
revealed by the electron microscope. According to
electron microscopic studies, the Plasmodium in a
red blood corpuscle possesses a double membrane,
the plasma lemma closely applied to the cytoplasm.
The cytoplasm of Plasmodium vivax contains small
dense particles probably containing
ribonucleoproteins.