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Which parasite causes Blackwater fever or malarial hemoglobinuria, a dangerous complication of malaria?
Which parasite causes Blackwater fever or malarial hemoglobinuria, a dangerous complication of malaria?
What is the least frequent type of malaria among humans, mostly acquired in Western Africa, India, or South America?
What is the least frequent type of malaria among humans, mostly acquired in Western Africa, India, or South America?
During a malarial attack, what occurs over 6-10 hours due to the synchronous rupture of erythrocytes?
During a malarial attack, what occurs over 6-10 hours due to the synchronous rupture of erythrocytes?
Which species of Plasmodium is found throughout Southeast Asia and is the most common cause of human Malaria in Malaysia?
Which species of Plasmodium is found throughout Southeast Asia and is the most common cause of human Malaria in Malaysia?
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Which Plasmodium species occurs principally in tropical areas worldwide and is one of the most dangerous complications of malaria?
Which Plasmodium species occurs principally in tropical areas worldwide and is one of the most dangerous complications of malaria?
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Which type of mosquito exclusively spreads malaria?
Which type of mosquito exclusively spreads malaria?
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What is the impact of G6PD deficiency on red blood cells?
What is the impact of G6PD deficiency on red blood cells?
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In which region is Plasmodium knowlesi the most common cause of human malaria?
In which region is Plasmodium knowlesi the most common cause of human malaria?
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Which Plasmodium species is most closely related to P.knowlesi?
Which Plasmodium species is most closely related to P.knowlesi?
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What is the treatment commonly recommended for P.knowlesi malaria?
What is the treatment commonly recommended for P.knowlesi malaria?
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How can humans become infected with P.knowlesi?
How can humans become infected with P.knowlesi?
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Why is P.knowlesi malaria considered an emerging disease?
Why is P.knowlesi malaria considered an emerging disease?
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Why are individuals with the AS genotype resistant to Falciparum malaria?
Why are individuals with the AS genotype resistant to Falciparum malaria?
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What is the role of Duffy blood group determinants in protecting against certain types of malaria infections?
What is the role of Duffy blood group determinants in protecting against certain types of malaria infections?
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How does Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency contribute to protection against malaria?
How does Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency contribute to protection against malaria?
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What is the main reason why individuals lacking Duffy blood group determinants have resistance to malaria?
What is the main reason why individuals lacking Duffy blood group determinants have resistance to malaria?
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How does the sickling of red blood cells contribute to resistance against Falciparum malaria?
How does the sickling of red blood cells contribute to resistance against Falciparum malaria?
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Why do Africans and Arabs have a higher frequency of being Fy(a-b-) compared to other populations?
Why do Africans and Arabs have a higher frequency of being Fy(a-b-) compared to other populations?
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