Life Cycle of Plasmodium vivax Quiz
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Which disease is caused by Plasmodium vivax?

  • Dengue fever
  • Malaria (correct)
  • Zika virus
  • Yellow fever

    • What is the primary vector for the transmission of Plasmodium vivax?

  • Ticks
  • Fleas
  • Flies
  • Mosquitoes (correct)

    • Which organ does Plasmodium vivax primarily target in the human body?

  • Liver (correct)
  • Stomach
  • Lungs
  • Kidneys

    • What is the incubation period for Plasmodium vivax infections in humans?

    <p>24-48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of malaria does Plasmodium vivax cause?

    <p>Benign tertian malaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fever is commonly associated with Plasmodium vivax infection?

    <p>Tertian fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Plasmodium vivax infection in red blood cells?

    <p>Ring forms and amoeboid trophozoites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Plasmodium vivax enter the human body?

    <p>Through the bite of an infected mosquito</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is effective against dormant liver stages of Plasmodium vivax?

    <p>Primaquine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is most affected by Plasmodium vivax infections?

    <p>Southeast Asia and South America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of untreated Plasmodium vivax infection?

    <p>Splenomegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic relapse pattern associated with Plasmodium vivax infections?

    <p>Relapses are common at regular intervals due to hypnozoites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge about the life cycle of Plasmodium vivax, a sub-genus of the parasite Plasmodium that causes malaria. Answer questions related to the stages and characteristics of the life cycle.

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