This is an optional study guide. Details for P. malariae have been completed for you as an example.
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P. falciparum |
P. vivax |
P. ovale |
P. knowlesi |
P. malariae |
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Predominant geography |
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Rare. Temperate and subtropical |
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Erythrocyte target |
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Senescent cells only |
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Interval between merozoite release from RBCs |
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72 hours |
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Characteristic findings on smear |
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Band forms and all asexual stages seen |
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Dormant hepatic form/Relapsing (Y/N) |
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N |
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Severe Malaria (Y/N) |
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No cerebral malaria or circulatory collapse. Progressive renal disease in chronic infection |