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.