Malaria Self Test Module
Thought to have had malaria and "self-treated" in the Amazon region several years
ago. Returned to Australia last year now presents with intermittent fever.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry. Try again.
Even though the infected red cell is not enlarged, there
are no delicate ring forms or marginal forms in this field.
Have a good look at the shape of the parasite in the
centre of the field. The history may give you a clue.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Try again.
Did you notice that the infected red cell is not enlarged?
Even though the parasite is showing amoeboid tendencies, the
characteristic shape, together with the history, should help in your diagnosis.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Try again.
Did you notice that the infected red cell is not enlarged?
Even though the parasite is showing amoeboid tendencies, the
characteristic shape, together with the history, should help in your diagnosis.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Correct! Well done.
You obviously noted that the infected red cell is not enlarged
and that the parasite is a developing "band form".
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Try again.
There is a distinctive parasite towards the centre of this field.
Have another look after first referring back to the
Diagnosis section to refresh your memory.
Note the size of the infected red cell and the shape of the
parasite. The history may also give you a clue.
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