Malaria parasites invade red blood cells
Malaria parasites hijack red blood cells to multiply, causing widespread damage and leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths globally each year.
Malaria, a disease causing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, is driven by Plasmodium parasites that specifically target and infect human red blood cells. These tiny invaders, transmitted by mosquito bites, multiply rapidly inside the cells, feeding on hemoglobin and eventually bursting them. This destructive cycle leads to malaria's signature fevers, chills, and anemia.
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