Malaria Self Test Module
Unwell.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Correct! Well spotted.
This is a typical crescent shaped gametocyte (female or macrogametocyte
for the purists) which are only seen in P. falciparum.
Did you note the compact nuclear chromatin and the blue cytoplasm?
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Have another look.
There are no developing or ring forms present but a classical malarial feature,
specific for one particular species is present in the centre of the field.
Try again and refer back to the Diagnosis images if necessary, to refresh your memory.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Have another look.
There are no developing or ring forms present but a classical malarial feature,
specific for one particular species is present in the centre of the field.
Try again and refer back to the Diagnosis images if necessary, to refresh your memory.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Have another look.
There are no developing or ring forms present but a classical malarial feature,
specific for one particular species is present in the centre of the field.
Try again and refer back to the Diagnosis images if necessary, to refresh your memory.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Have another look at this film.
Even though there are no obvious developing or ring forms of Plasmodium
present, there is still a definite indication of a malarial infection.
Try again and refer back to the Diagnosis images if necessary, to refresh your memory.
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