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?

    <p>They facilitate adherence to vascular endothelium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hypnozoites associated with in Plasmodium species?

    <p>Dormancy and potential relapse of infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Black water fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Severe convulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the erythrocytic cycle duration for P.malariae?

    <p>72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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