Malaria Self Test Module
Backpacker previously travelling in Indonesia.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Have another look.
Even though the infected red cell containing the ring form is not enlarged, note the size of the parasite. Also have a good look at the gametocyte just below the ring form. Remember P.falciparum gametocytes are crescent shaped.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Correct! Well done.
We thought this was rather a nice gametocyte. Even though the infected red cell containing the ring form is not enlarged, the size of the parasite is a useful guide. Good effort.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Try again.
Even though the infected red cell containing the ring form is not enlarged, note the size of the parasite. Also have a good look at the gametocyte just below the ring form.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Have another look.
Even though the infected red cell containing the ring form is not enlarged, note the size of the parasite. Also have a good look at the gametocyte just below the ring form.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Try again.
Even though the infected red cell containing the ring form is not enlarged, note the size of the parasite. Also have a good look at the gametocyte just below the ring form. Remember P.falciparum gametocytes are crescent shaped.
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