non-falciparum malaria

Question 1

most common cause non-falciparum malaria

Answer 1

P. vivax

Question 2

features

Answer 2

fever, headache, splenomegaly

vivax/ovale - cyclical fever 48hrs

p. malariae - cyclical fever 72hrs, nephrotic syndrome

Question 3

Mx - chloroquine sensitive area

Answer 3

artemisinin-based combo therapy
or
chloroquine

Question 4

Mx - chloroquine resistant area

Answer 4

artemisinin based combination therpay

Question 5

additional Mx - ovale or vivax

Answer 5

give primaquine following acute Rx - prevent relapse