Malaria Self Test Module
A frequent traveller to Tanzania, now sick.
Click on one of the following:
Plasmodium falciparum?
Correct! Well done.
Although there is only one ring form in this field, it is very fine and exhibits a double chromatin dot. You were able to correctly identify Plasmodium falciparum; well done.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Try again.
The infected red cell may appear to be slightly enlarged, however this often occurs towards the tail of the film. This parasite exhibits a particular distinctive feature.
If necessary go back to the Teach section and review the salient features. Take another look and note particularly the size of the ring form compared with the infected red cell.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Take another look.
The infected red cell may appear to be slightly enlarged, however this often occurs towards the tail of the film. This parasite exhibits a particular distinctive feature.
If necessary go back to the Teach section and review the salient features. Take another look and note particularly the size of the ring form compared with the infected red cell.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Try again.
This parasite exhibits a particular distinctive feature.
If necessary go back to the Teach section and review the salient features. Take another look and note particularly the size of the ring form compared with the infected red cell.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Take another look.
There is one very distinctive parasite in the centre of this field.
Take another look after first going back to the Teach section and reviewing the salient features.
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