Plasmodia

Key Stage 4

A picture of the pathogenic protist 'plasmodia' attached to a red blood cell.

Meaning

Plasmodia is a pathogenic protists which causes malaria.

About Plasmodia

Plasmodia attach to red blood cells.

People with the genetic disorder; 'Sickle Cell Anemia' have sickle shaped red blood cells which helps prevent infection by the plasmodia.