Malaria Self Test Module
Pale, anaemic. Has travelled extensively in South Africa.

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Plasmodium falciparum?

Sorry! Try again.
Does the bluish inclusion body towards the centre of the field have a specific structure that might be associated with a malarial parasite? Try again after referring back to the images in the Diagnosis section if necessary.
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Plasmodium vivax?

Sorry! Take another look.
Does the bluish inclusion body towards the centre of the field have a specific structure that might be associated with a malarial parasite? Try again after referring back to the images in the Diagnosis section if necessary.
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Plasmodium ovale?

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Does the bluish inclusion body towards the centre of the field have a specific structure that might be associated with a malarial parasite? Try again after referring back to the images in the Diagnosis section if necessary.
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Plasmodium malariae?

Sorry! Have another try.
Does the bluish inclusion body towards the centre of the field have a specific structure that might be associated with a malarial parasite? Try again after referring back to the images in the Diagnosis section if necessary.
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Malarial parasites not seen?

Correct! Very good effort.
As you selected, there are no malarial parasites in this field. The small inclusion body to be seen in the red cell in the centre of the field is a Howell Jolly body.
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