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Which phase of malarial infection is responsible for producing the first clinical symptom?
Which phase of malarial infection is responsible for producing the first clinical symptom?
- Erythrocytic phase (correct)
- Parasitic antigen phase
- Exoerythrocytic phase
- Mosquito bite phase
What is the typical duration of chills during a paroxysm?
What is the typical duration of chills during a paroxysm?
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 5 minutes
- 10 to 15 minutes (correct)
- 1 to 2 hours
What follows the fever during a paroxysm?
What follows the fever during a paroxysm?
- Headache
- Extreme fatigue (correct)
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
What is the term for the simultaneous rupture of large numbers of RBCs?
What is the term for the simultaneous rupture of large numbers of RBCs?
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What is the main cause of a paroxysm?
What is the main cause of a paroxysm?
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