Test Your Knowledge on Plasmodium Falciparum and Malaria
Test Your Knowledge on Plasmodium Falciparum and Malaria
Welcome to this engaging quiz where you can test your knowledge about Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly malaria parasite. This quiz covers various aspects including its biology, transmission, pathogenesis, and treatment.
Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about malaria!
- Multiple choice questions
- Critical thinking required
- Score and learn
Plasmodium Falciparum is...
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
How many species of Plasmodium exploit humans as a host?
3
4
2
6
Is Malaria spread by female or male Anopheles mosquitos?
Female
Male
What form of motility does the Plasmodium Falciparum parasite utilise?
Which image displays P. Falciparum?
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What are ONE of the different pathways the infected erythrocytes (IEs) can take at the adhesion stage?
Cytoadherence
Mediated attachment
Cyclic
Ligand-binding
Which is the receptor for the ligand EBA-140?
CR1
Basigin
Glycophorin C
Glycophorin A
Rapid multiplication of infected erythrocytes in the blood causes massive blood loss
True
False
Do you think the pathogenesis of P. Falciparum would be any different in the absence of parasite ligands? (Now it's your turn to do some critical thinking!)
What is artemisinin combination therapy?
Comprised of two components: An artemisinin derivative and partner drug
Combination of three three or more drugs that fight against the malaria parasite
A treatment to reduce the risk of contracting malaria
What is the preferred first line treatment for uncomplicated P. Falciparum malaria?
Dihydroartemisinic-piperaquine (Eurartesim)
Artemether-lumefantrine (Riamet)
Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone)
What are the benefits of using Artemisinin when treating malaria?
Increases the efficacy as well as having the potential of reducing the rate which resistance can be spread
Can be used alone to fight and prevent uncomplicated malaria
Cost effective and can be used long-term
Quinine and atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone®) is a secondline treatment of uncomplicated malaria which can be used if ACT is unavailable
True
False
The TEP1 gene promotes resistance to malaria
True
False
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