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Which species of Plasmodium is the most pathogenic?
Which species of Plasmodium is the most pathogenic?
- P.ovale
- P.falciparum (correct)
- P.malariae
- P.vivax
Which age group is most affected by malaria?
Which age group is most affected by malaria?
- Children under 5 (correct)
- Adults over 40
- Elderly above 70
- Teenagers
In which host does the sexual development (sporogony) of malaria parasites occur?
In which host does the sexual development (sporogony) of malaria parasites occur?
- Dogs
- Humans
- Cats
- Female Anopheles mosquito (correct)
Which type of schizogony occurs in man (intermediate host)?
Which type of schizogony occurs in man (intermediate host)?
Which Plasmodium species causes malaria with a relapse every 72 hours?
Which Plasmodium species causes malaria with a relapse every 72 hours?
What type of schizogony involves P. vivax and P. ovale persisting as hypnozoites?
What type of schizogony involves P. vivax and P. ovale persisting as hypnozoites?
Which Plasmodium species can cause periodic relapses for up to 5 years without treatment?
Which Plasmodium species can cause periodic relapses for up to 5 years without treatment?
In the mosquito cycle, what process involves the formation of microgametes from microgametocytes?
In the mosquito cycle, what process involves the formation of microgametes from microgametocytes?
Which Plasmodium species has large rings in the trophozoite stage that may adhere to red cells?
Which Plasmodium species has large rings in the trophozoite stage that may adhere to red cells?
What is the characteristic pigment color found in developing trophozoites of P. falciparum?
What is the characteristic pigment color found in developing trophozoites of P. falciparum?
How many merozoites are usually found in mature schizonts of P. malariae?
How many merozoites are usually found in mature schizonts of P. malariae?
What type of red blood cells do vivax merozoites invade?
What type of red blood cells do vivax merozoites invade?
Where do P.vivax hypnozoites lie dormant?
Where do P.vivax hypnozoites lie dormant?
Which medication is typically used to treat malarial attacks caused by P.vivax?
Which medication is typically used to treat malarial attacks caused by P.vivax?
When do gametocytes typically appear in relation to asexual parasites?
When do gametocytes typically appear in relation to asexual parasites?
How are antimosquito chemicals like DDT and Malathion helpful in controlling malaria?
How are antimosquito chemicals like DDT and Malathion helpful in controlling malaria?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a method for malaria control in the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a method for malaria control in the text?
What is the main cause of anemia in malaria patients?
What is the main cause of anemia in malaria patients?
Which parasite infects the youngest erythrocytes?
Which parasite infects the youngest erythrocytes?
What causes blockage of blood capillaries in vital areas like the brain, lung, and kidney in malaria?
What causes blockage of blood capillaries in vital areas like the brain, lung, and kidney in malaria?
Which type of malaria is characterized by a lack of synchronized asexual cycles leading to atypical fever patterns?
Which type of malaria is characterized by a lack of synchronized asexual cycles leading to atypical fever patterns?
How does spleen enlargement occur in malaria?
How does spleen enlargement occur in malaria?
Which type of malaria can lead to life-threatening complications known as pernicious malaria?
Which type of malaria can lead to life-threatening complications known as pernicious malaria?
