Malaria Self Test Module
28 year old illegal immigrant from unknown origin. Febrile.
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Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Take another look.
The history is not particularly helpful in this case.
Even though the infected red cells are not enlarged, there are no delicate fine ring forms or marginal forms of the parasite in this field.
Take another look and note especially the distinctive shape of the parasite to the left of the field.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Take another look.
You probably noted the amoeboid tendencies of some of the parasites in this field. Did you also note that none of the infected red cells are enlarged?
Have another try and in particular look for the distinctive shape of the parasite to the left of the field.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Take another look.
You probably noted the amoeboid tendencies of some of the parasites in this field. Did you also note that none of the infected red cells are enlarged?
Have another try and in particular look for the distinctive shape of the parasite to the left of the field.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Correct!
Did you observe that the infected red cells were not enlarged and the distinctive "band" form to the left of the field?
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Have another look.
There are a number of parasites present in this field.
Have another look and pay particular attention to the size of the infected red cells. The distinctive shape of the parasite to the left of the field should give you a clue.
If you are still unsure, go back to the
Diagnosis pages and the Teach section.
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