Gametogony in Plasmodium in Hindi | Malaria Transmission | Basic Science Series
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Gametogony in Plasmodium in Hindi:
1. Introduction:
Plasmodium, the protozoan parasite responsible for malaria, undergoes complex life cycles involving both vertebrate (human) and mosquito hosts. Gametogony is the phase in which Plasmodium transitions from asexual reproduction within the human host to sexual reproduction in the mosquito host. This phase is essential for the formation of male (microgametes) and female (macrogametes) gametes, which are critical for fertilization and the production of infectious sporozoites.
2. Formation of Gametocytes:
Gametogony begins with the transformation of asexual forms of Plasmodium, known as merozoites, into specialized sexual stages called gametocytes. There are two types of gametocytes: microgametocytes and macrogametocytes. These gametocytes are morphologically distinct from the asexual blood stages. Microgametocytes give rise to microgametes (male), while macrogametocytes give rise to macrogametes (female). Gametocytic development takes place in the blood vessels of internal organs such as the spleen and bone marrow.
4. Fertilization:
The fertilization process in Plasmodium occurs when a microgamete (male) encounters and fertilizes a macrogamete (female). This event leads to the formation of a zygote, which is the initial stage of sexual reproduction in Plasmodium. Fertilization occurs within about 30 minutes to 2 hours after the blood meal.
5. Oocyst Formation:
After fertilization, the zygote develops into an oocyst, a cyst-like structure that attaches to the mosquito's midgut wall. Within the oocyst, further development occurs, leading to the production of sporozoites. These sporozoites are the infective stage of Plasmodium that can be transmitted to a new human host when the mosquito feeds on blood. The stages involved include:
1. Zygote: The fusion of male microgamete and female macrogamete pronuclei results in zygote formation.
2. Ookinete: Within 24 hours, the zygote transforms into a motile, elongated form called the ookinete.
3. Oocyst: The ookinete penetrates the stomach wall of the mosquito and forms an oocyst beneath the basement membrane. Thousands of mature oocysts can develop, each measuring up to 500 µm.
4. Sporozoites: Oocysts undergo sporogony (meiosis) to produce thousands of spindle-shaped sporozoites, measuring 10-15 µm in length.
6. Transmission to a New Host:
When the mosquito bites a human host to take a blood meal, the sporozoites in the mosquito's salivary glands are injected into the host's bloodstream. The sporozoites then enter the liver, where they undergo further development, eventually leading to the asexual reproduction stage and the onset of malaria symptoms in the human host. The time of appearance of gametocytes in the circulation from the first appearance of asexual forms (ring forms) in the peripheral blood varies between species:
1. P. vivax: 4-5 days
2. P. falciparum: 10-12 days
3. P. malariae: 11-14 days
4. P. ovale: 5-6 days
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