Malaria Self Test Module
Recently returned from India.
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Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Have another try.
Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, the parasites are much thicker than one would expect with P. falciparum and appear to be developing forms.
Have another look and note particularly the shape of the infected red cell which may give you a clue.
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Plasmodium vivax?
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A good try. The parasites certainly appear to have amoeboid tendencies, however, take another look and note especially the shape of the two infected red cells.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Correct! Well done.
Good work. Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, the tell tale comet shape and slightly fimbriated edges obviously pointed you in the right direction.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Sorry! Look again.
Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, the parasites are much thicker than one would expect with P. falciparum and appear to be developing forms.
Have another look and note particularly the shape of the infected red cell which may give you a clue.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Take another look.
There are two distinctive, quite classical parasites in this field.
Have another look noting particularly the shape of the infected red cells.
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