Which stage of the malaria parasite is targeted by most blood schizonticidal drugs?
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Correct answer: Erythrocytic stage
Blood schizonticidal drugs act on the erythrocytic stage of the malaria parasite. This stage causes the clinical symptoms of malaria.
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