Malaria Self Test Module
Entomology Researcher from Colombia presented with general malaise.
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Plasmodium falciparum?
Sorry! Take another look.
Even though the infected red cells do not appear to be enlarged, the parasites in this field are quite distinctive. If necessary have a look at the images in the Diagnosis section then try again.
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Plasmodium vivax?
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The parasites in this field are quite distinctive. Take another look and note especially the size of the infected red cells in relation to the other red cells.
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Plasmodium ovale?
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The parasites in this field are quite distinctive. Take another look and note especially the size of the infected red cells in relation to the other red cells.
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Plasmodium malariae?
Correct! Very well done.
Did you note that the two infected red cells in this field were not enlarged? The parasite to the bottom left is exhibiting a typical developing band form whereas the parasite to the top right of the picture shows a typical developing ring form, with the chromatin dot appearing to be on the inside of the ring.
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Malarial parasites not seen?
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There are two quite distinctive parasites in this field. Take another look after refreshing your memory by reviewing the images in the Diagnosis section.
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