A. Plasmodium

Plasmodium is a group of single-celled parasites responsible for causing malaria in humans. These parasites are transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Once inside the body, Plasmodium invades liver cells and then infects red blood cells, leading to symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. The parasite’s life cycle involves both the mosquito and human hosts, with it multiplying rapidly in the blood and causing illness. Preventing malaria involves mosquito control, protective measures like bed nets and insect repellents, and administering antimalarial medications when needed.