5 Questions
Which stage of malaria is responsible for the paroxysmal fever, chills, and rigors characteristic of the disease?
Merozoite
What is the function of the adhesive polypeptide PfEMP1 in Plasmodium falciparum infection?
To cause sequestration of infected red cells
What characteristic distinguishes P. falciparum from other species of Plasmodium in terms of infecting red blood cells?
Infect red blood cells of any age
What is the primary method for diagnosing malaria infection?
Examination of Giemsa-stained peripheral blood smear
How does the release of merozoites from infected red cells contribute to the manifestations of cerebral malaria?
By blocking blood flow in vessels
Test your knowledge about protozoa, parasitic transmission, and malaria caused by intracellular Plasmodium parasites. Learn about the different types of malarial parasites and their transmission through female Anopheles mosquitoes.
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