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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of malaria does Plasmodium vivax cause?

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

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

<p>Tertian fever (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Plasmodium vivax enter the human body?

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

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

<p>Primaquine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region is most affected by Plasmodium vivax infections?

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

What is a common complication of untreated Plasmodium vivax infection?

<p>Splenomegaly (B)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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