2nd LLE Flashcards
1
Q
Incubation period up to 40 days
A
P. malariae
2
Q
Commonly causes cerebral malaria
A
P. falciparum
3
Q
Infection is known as quartan?
A
P. malariae
4
Q
Detectable by microscopy and serologic tests
A
All plasmodium
5
Q
Identified by frayed appearance of the infected red blood cells
A
P. ovale
6
Q
Disadvantage of malaria rapid diagnostic tests using serum
A
Low sensitivity
7
Q
When is the best time to extract blood from a patient suspected of having malaria
A
Just before the next fever spike is expected
