Malaria Self Test Module
Recent arrival from Zimbabwe.
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Plasmodium falciparum?
Correct! Excellent work.
Thought we would have a change from gametocytes and have some fun with thick films, which are rarely easy.
Did you notice how small the rings were in comparison to the neutrophil?
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Try again.
Compared with the neutrophil the numerous malarial rings are quite tiny, even though the chromatin dot is quite prominent.
Have another look and try again.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Take another look.
Compared with the neutrophil, the numerous malarial rings are quite tiny, even though the chromatin dot is quite prominent.
Have another look and try again.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Try again.
Compared with the neutrophil, the numerous malarial rings are quite tiny, even though the chromatin dot is quite prominent.
Have another look and try again.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Take another look.
Even though thick films are rarely easy, there are numerous ring forms in this field. Have another look and try again.
You may need to refer back to the Diagnosis and Teach sections to refresh your memory.
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