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Malaria and Plasmodium Biology Quiz

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Which Plasmodium species is associated with malignant tertian malaria?

Plasmodium ovale

Plasmodium vivax

Plasmodium falciparum (correct)

Plasmodium malariae

What is one of the primary causes of anemia in malaria infected individuals?

Toxin release from liver cells

Loss of plasma proteins

Multiplication of the parasite within RBCs (correct)

Congenital transmission of the parasite

During which stage do individuals infected with malaria experience high fever?

Sweating stage

Cold stage

Hot stage (correct)

Latent stage

What is the role of the knobs that develop on infected red blood cells in P. falciparum?

They facilitate adherence to vascular endothelium. Signup and view all the answers

What are hypnozoites associated with in Plasmodium species?

Dormancy and potential relapse of infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between recrudescence and relapse in malaria infections?

Recrudescence happens weeks to months after an attack, while relapse typically occurs years later. Signup and view all the answers

Which complication listed is specifically associated with P.falciparum infections?

Black water fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with uncomplicated malaria?

Severe convulsions Signup and view all the answers

What is the erythrocytic cycle duration for P.malariae?

72 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following treatments is aimed specifically at eradicating hypnozoites?

Primaquine Signup and view all the answers