Schizogony is an important aspect of which of the following pathogens?

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Schizogony is a type of multiple fission in which multiple daughter cells are produced simultaneously. This is a key aspect of the life cycle of Plasmodium species, which causes malaria. During the schizogony phase of the life cycle, the parasite undergoes asexual reproduction within red blood cells. This results in the production of multiple daughter cells (merozoites) which then infect new red blood cells, leading to the symptoms of malaria.

Schizogony Is an Important Aspect of Which of the Following