 |  Plasmodium Species and Babesia 60 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What is the periodicity in hours for Plasmodium vivax malaria? |  Card: 1 / 60 |
| 48 hours | Card: 2 / 60 |
| In the life cycle of Plasmodium, what is the infective form for humans introduced via blood transfusion? | Card: 3 / 60 |
| Trophozoite | Card: 4 / 60 |
| Which malaria species is primarily associated with long-term recrudescence up to 60 years? | Card: 5 / 60 |
| Plasmodium malariae | Card: 6 / 60 |
| What is the function of gametocytes in the malaria life cycle? | Card: 7 / 60 |
| To infect mosquitoes | Card: 8 / 60 |
| Which Plasmodium species does not produce hypnozoites, thereby preventing relapse? | Card: 9 / 60 |
| Plasmodium falciparum | Card: 10 / 60 |
| What is the recommended treatment for relapse in Plasmodium vivax infection? | Card: 11 / 60 |
| Primaquine | Card: 12 / 60 |
| Which mechanism involves the binding of RBCs to endothelium in P. falciparum infection? | Card: 13 / 60 |
| Cytoadherence | Card: 14 / 60 |
| Which genetic trait provides protection against P. falciparum? | Card: 15 / 60 |
| Sickle cell anemia trait | Card: 16 / 60 |
| What environmental factor affects the density of malaria vectors? | Card: 17 / 60 |
| Optimum humidity (60%) | Card: 18 / 60 |
| What is the primary diagnostic method for malaria detection? | Card: 19 / 60 |
| Microscopic examination of blood smears | Card: 20 / 60 |
| In which region is Plasmodium vivax predominantly found? | Card: 21 / 60 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Card: 22 / 60 |
| What is the standard treatment for uncomplicated benign malaria in India? | Card: 23 / 60 |
| Chloroquine | Card: 24 / 60 |
| What distinguishes Plasmodium knowlesi from other malaria species? | Card: 25 / 60 |
| It primarily infects monkeys but can also infect humans. | Card: 26 / 60 |
| Which antigen detection test is specific for P. falciparum? | Card: 27 / 60 |
| HRP-2 Ag detection | Card: 28 / 60 |
| What complication is associated with P. malariae infection? | Card: 29 / 60 |
| Nephrotic syndrome | Card: 30 / 60 |
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| What is a characteristic feature of the RBC cycle in malaria? | Card: 31 / 60 |
| Release of merozoites causes clinical symptoms. | Card: 32 / 60 |
| Which malaria species is known for causing quotidian malaria? | Card: 33 / 60 |
| Plasmodium knowlesi | Card: 34 / 60 |
| What method is recommended for species identification in malaria diagnosis? | Card: 35 / 60 |
| Thin blood smears | Card: 36 / 60 |
| What is the effect of G6PD deficiency on malaria infection? | Card: 37 / 60 |
| It protects from P. falciparum. | Card: 38 / 60 |
| Which method is 100 times more sensitive than thick blood smear for detecting malaria? | Card: 39 / 60 |
| PCR using PBRK1 primer | Card: 40 / 60 |
| What is the role of cytokines in P. falciparum pathogenesis? | Card: 41 / 60 |
| Released due to GPI, contributing to inflammation. | Card: 42 / 60 |
| How does malaria cause splenomegaly? | Card: 43 / 60 |
| Due to the accumulation of parasitized RBCs. | Card: 44 / 60 |
| What is the impact of rainfall on malaria transmission? | Card: 45 / 60 |
| It increases vector density and mosquito longevity. | Card: 46 / 60 |
| What is the life cycle stage of Plasmodium that is infective to mosquitoes? | Card: 47 / 60 |
| Gametocyte | Card: 48 / 60 |
| How does the treatment of falciparum malaria vary in resistant areas? | Card: 49 / 60 |
| Artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is recommended. | Card: 50 / 60 |
| What is the transmission mode for Plasmodium species that lacks a liver stage? | Card: 51 / 60 |
| Blood transfusion or vertical transmission | Card: 52 / 60 |
| What is the significance of the feathery tail end in blood smears? | Card: 53 / 60 |
| It should be examined for accurate diagnosis. | Card: 54 / 60 |
| Which species is primarily responsible for benign tertian malaria? | Card: 55 / 60 |
| Plasmodium vivax | Card: 56 / 60 |
| What environmental temperature range is optimal for malaria transmission? | Card: 57 / 60 |
| 20–30 °C | Card: 58 / 60 |
| What effect does altitude have on malaria transmission risk? | Card: 59 / 60 |
| Transmission is lower at altitudes above 2000 meters. | Card: 60 / 60 |
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