Plasmodium vivax malaria

Plasmodium vivax malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic infection caused by the protozoan *Plasmodium vivax*, primarily targeting the hematologic and reticuloendothelial systems The parasite selectively invades young erythrocytes (reticulocytes) via the Duffy antigen receptor, producing clinical manifestations characterized by paroxysmal fevers, chills, rigors, headache, fatigue, splenomegaly, and anemia Although historically described as benign, repeated or severe infections can lead to serious ...

Plasmodium vivax malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic infection caused by the protozoan *Plasmodium vivax*, primarily targeting the hematologic and reticuloendothelial systems

The parasite selectively invades young erythrocytes (reticulocytes) via the Duffy antigen receptor, producing clinical manifestations characterized by paroxysmal fevers, chills, rigors, headache, fatigue, splenomegaly, and anemia A defining pathophysiological hallmark is the organism's capacity to form dormant hepatic stages known as hypnozoites, which can reactivate weeks to years later to trigger recurrent clinical relapses Although historically described as benign, repeated or severe infectio...

The parasite selectively invades young erythrocytes (reticulocytes) via the Duffy antigen receptor, producing clinical manifestations characterized by paroxysmal fevers, chills, rigors, headache, fatigue, splenomegaly, and anemia Although historically described as benign, repeated or severe infections can lead to serious complications such as profound anemia, thrombocytopenia, acute lung injury, and splenic rupture

A defining pathophysiological hallmark is the organism's capacity to form dormant hepatic stages known as hypnozoites, which can reactivate weeks to years later to trigger recurrent clinical relapses

A defining pathophysiological hallmark is the organism's capacity to form dormant hepatic stages known as hypnozoites, which can reactivate weeks to years later to trigger recurrent clinical relapses

Although historically described as benign, repeated or severe infections can lead to serious complications such as profound anemia, thrombocytopenia, acute lung injury, and splenic rupture