Malaria Self Test Module
Male patient has been travelling extensively through Indo-China.
Has taken prophylaxis "occasionally". Now presents with aches
and high temperature.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Correct! Very Well Done!
Now that you are almost in the expert class, we thought we would
include this more difficult case. Did you note that the ring forms were
a little thicker and more distorted than is normally seen in P. falciparum?
This is a common feature when the patient has had incomplete prophylaxis
or has been partially treated. This is a case where one of the "dipstick"
screening tests would be extremely useful.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Not an easy case. Have another look.
Note the size of the infected red cells. The presence of
marginal forms may point you in the right direction.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Have another look.
Note the size of the infected red cells. The presence of
marginal forms may point you in the right direction.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry!
Note the size of the infected red cells. The presence of
marginal forms may point you in the right direction.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Have another look.
This is not an easy case. However there are five parasites present in this field.
If you are having difficulty seeing them, take another look at the Diagnosis and the
"Teach" sections, then have another look at this image. Note the size of the
infected red cells and look for possible marginal forms.
Try again at species identification before moving on to the next image.
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