22.6.09

Malaria_Host response

When plasmodium is detected within the red blood cells, the host begin to produce antibodies. Unfortunately, the surface antigen of the plasmodium cell membrane changes periodically, making it unrecognisable to the antibodies. However, whilst the plasmodium is within the liver, it is isolated from the immune system of the host.

http://www.nature.com/nrmicro/journal/v4/n11/images/nrmicro1529-f4.jpg

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