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The infectious stage of $$Plasmodium$$ that enters the human body is
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A person suffering from a disease caused by Plasmodium, experiences recurring chill and fever at the time when
AThe microgametocytes and megagametocytes are being destroyed by the WBCs.
BThe sporozoites released from RBCs are being rapidly killed and broken down inside spleen.
CThe trophozoites reach maximum growth and give out certain toxins.
DThe parasite after its rapid multiplicaiton inside RBCs ruptures them, releasing the stage to enter fresh RBCs.
Correct Answer
Solution
The malarial paroxysm usually last 4-8 hours and begins with a sudden onset of chills in which the patient experiences an intense feeling of cold and elevated temperature. This is referred to as the cold stage and is characterised by a vigorous shivering. It is caused by the rupture of the infected erythrocytes and the release of merozoites which further affects the new RBC.
So, the correct answer is option D.
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