👉 Plasmodia, also known as Plasmodium falciparum, is a type of malaria parasite that infects and causes the development of anemia. It is transmitted via the bite of infected mosquitoes, which are responsible for spreading the disease to humans. The plasmodia protein (plasmid) in their genetic material binds to and attacks red blood cells, blocking their function and causing them to become damaged or die. This leads to a loss of oxygen carrying capacity
