Malaria Self Test Module
Zambian mine worker. Occasional fevers.
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Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Take another look.
You were correct that the infected red cell is not enlarged, however take another look at this quite distinctive schizont and try again.
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Plasmodium vivax?
Sorry! Try again.
Have another look and note the size of the infected red cell that contains this quite distinctive schizont and then try again.
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Plasmodium ovale?
Sorry! Have another try.
Have another look and note the size of the infected red cell that contains this quite distinctive schizont and then try again.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Correct! Well done.
Did you note that the red cell containing this typical daisy-head schizont is not enlarged. You may like to compare this image with that of the previous test.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
Sorry! Take another look.
There is quite distinctive schizont towards the centre of this field. Note particularly the size of the infected red cell.
If necessary refresh your memory by referring back to the Diagnosis section and then try again.
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