Malaria Self Test Module
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Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Take another look.
Even though the infected red cell does not appear to be enlarged, take another look and note the size and shape of the infected red cell containing this gametocyte.
Have another look at the images in the
Diagnosis section and then try again.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Take another look.
Note particularly the shape of the infected red cell which may help you. If necessary have another look at the images in the Diagnosis section and then try again.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Correct! Excellent effort.
Even though the infected red cell does not appear to be enlarged. We thought this was rather a nice gametocyte exhibiting typical "comet" like appearance. Compare and contrast with the two previous gametocytes in this series.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Try again.
Even though the infected red cell does not appear to be enlarged, take another look and note the size and shape of the infected red cell containing this gametocyte. Have another look at the images in the Diagnosis section and then try again.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Try again.
There is a rather large parasite in the centre of the field. Have another look and note especially the shape of the infected red cell. Don't be frightened to refer back to the Diagnosis section to refresh your memory, if necessary.
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