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The infective stage of Plasmodium |
Sporozoites |
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The best time to collect blood for Plasmodium parasite is |
Between paroxysms |
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A paroxysm is |
An allergic reaction A periodic episode characterized by fever, chills, sweats, and fatigue |
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Morphologic characteristic that may help in distinguishing P.vivax from P.falciparum |
Schuffner's dots |
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P.vivax characteristically invades |
Immature RBCs |
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The incubation period for P.vivax is generally |
7 to 10 days |
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Morphologic form that would be best choice for distinguishing between P.vivax and P.ovale |
Mature schizont |
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In which geographic regions would the laboratorian most likely suspect P.ovale as the infecting agent |
Tropical Africa, Asia, and South America |
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Is considered an antimalarial medication |
Chloroquine |
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Morphologic form that is not typically seen in infections of P.malariae |
Ring form |
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Morphologic features of P.malariae |
Ziemann's dots |
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Is not a prevention and control measure for malaria |
Wearing the hair up |
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What age of red blood cell does P.falciparum typically invade? |
All red blood cells, regardless of age |
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P.falciparum is commonly found in the United States |
False |
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Black water fever can be described by |
Marked hemoglobinuria Kidney involvement in P.falciparum infections Caused by P.falciparum-induced red blood cell destruction |
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Humans are an accidental host of Babesia species |
True |
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The specimen of choice for the recovery of Babesia is |
Blood |
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Babesiosis is not characterized by |
Fever periodicity |
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Laboratory diagnostic procedures that is recommended for specifically identifying T.microti |
Serologic testing PCR techniques |
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Is not a location known for infection by T.microti |
California |
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For which patient would babesiosis be more severe |
The Splenectomized The patient with Babesia divergens Older adults |
