Malaria Self Test Module
International Sailor with occasional viral type illnesses. Cause?
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Have another attempt.
Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, have another look and note the shape of these infected red cells, together with the thickness of the parasite rings.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! A good try.
Take another look and note especially the shape of the infected red cells.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Correct! Very well done.
Even though the infected red cells were not enlarged, you obviously noted the typical fimbriated edge of these infected cells. Did you also have a good look at the thickness of the parasite rings?
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Have another look.
Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, have another look and note the shape of these infected red cells, together with the thickness of the parasite rings
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Have another look.
There are 2 parasites in this field.
Note especially the shape of the infected rd cells and the thickness of the parasite ring forms.
If necessary, have another look at the Diagnosis and
Teach sections then try again.
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