A) pre- erythrocytic phase
B) post- erythrocytic phase
C) erythrocytic phase
D) sexual phase
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
In Plasmodium vivax, erythrocytic cycle is completed after every 48 hours. Repeated erythrocytic cycle results not only in intermittent attack of fever but also in a large scale destruction of RBCs weakening the patient to a considerable extent. Pre-erythrocytic cycle is the first exoerythrocytic cycle in liver, after which parasites reappear in blood (their normal site of infection).You need to login to perform this action.
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