Plasmodium (malaria causative agent)

Plasmodium is a tiny parasite responsible for causing malaria, a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Once inside the body, Plasmodium travels to the liver, where it multiplies, then enters the bloodstream and infects red blood cells. This process causes symptoms such as fever, chills, sweating, and weakness. Different types of Plasmodium exist, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most dangerous. Understanding this parasite helps in developing treatments, prevention strategies, and efforts to control malaria worldwide.