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Malaria life-cycle, artwork
Malaria life-cycle. Computer artwork showing the life-cycle and transmission of malaria parasites. Anticlockwise from upper left: A mosquito bites and infects a person. Sporozoites in the mosquitos saliva enter the bloodstream and migrate to the liver (bottom centre), where they infect the cells and multiply into merozoites, which rupture the liver cells and escape back into the bloodstream. The merozoites then infect red blood cells (lower right), where they reproduce asexually. Sexual forms called gametocytes (upper right) are also produced, which are taken up by a mosquito (upper right) and infect the insect, which flies off to infect another host and continue the lifecycle
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Blood Diagram Gametocyte Illness Infection Insect Borne Insects Life Cycle Malaria Merozoite Merozoites Mosquito Mosquito Borne Parasite Parasitic Stage Stages Transmission Transmitting Condition Disorder Pathogen
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This artwork, created by Claus Lunau and titled "Malaria life-cycle" offers a vivid representation of the intricate journey undertaken by malaria parasites. Through this computer-generated illustration, we are transported into the microscopic world where nature's disease-causing agents thrive. The image unfolds anticlockwise from the upper left corner, commencing with a mosquito poised to bite and infect a person. As it pierces the skin, sporozoites present in its saliva enter the bloodstream and embark on an extraordinary expedition towards their ultimate destination - the liver (bottom center). Once inside, these cunning invaders infect liver cells and rapidly multiply into merozoites. Bursting forth from their host cells, they reenter circulation to invade red blood cells (lower right), perpetuating their life cycle. Remarkably complex as it is, this parasite also produces sexual forms known as gametocytes (upper right). These gametocytes find themselves taken up by another unsuspecting mosquito (upper right) during feeding. The insect becomes infected and carries this deadly pathogen away to continue its lifecycle within yet another host. Lunau's artistic interpretation masterfully captures not only the biological intricacies but also conveys the urgency surrounding malaria transmission. This visual depiction serves as a powerful reminder of both our vulnerability to such diseases and our ongoing battle against them through medical research and interventions.
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