Malaria Self Test Module
Former Iranian national now living in Western Australia.
Has had several bouts of viral illness since her arrival 3 months ago.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Have another look.
Note the size of the infected red cell.
What stage of the life cycle is the parasite at?
If necessary refer back to the illustrations in the
Diagnosis section then try again.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Correct! Good work.
We rather like this picture of a particularly impressive vivax gametocyte
and even though a bit too easy, thought we'd like to share it with you.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! A good effort, but incorrect.
Have another look at the shape of the infected red cell
and note particularly the patient history and try again.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Have another look.
Note the size of the infected red cell.
What stage of the life cycle is the parasite at?
If necessary refer back to the illustrations in the
Diagnosis section then try again.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Try again.
There is a fairly typical gametocyte, inside an enlarged
red cell, in the middle of this field.
Refer back to the illustrations in the
Diagnosis section then have another try.
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