5 species infect humans (P. falciparum / vivax / ovale / malariae / knowlesi); 7-21 day liver + 48h erythrocytic cycles; gametocytes uptake by Anopheles continues sporogony 10-14d; ~600k deaths/yr.
5 species infect humans (P. falciparum / vivax / ovale / malariae / knowlesi); 7-21 day liver + 48h erythrocytic cycles; gametocytes uptake by Anopheles continues sporogony 10-14d; ~600k deaths/yr.