LSB500 Parasitology Quiz -
Malaria
The
stained blood specimen provided was taken from a female tourist recently
returned from Thailand. She reported having spent considerable amounts of time
travelling in the rural areas in the north of that country. On return to
Australia, she fell ill, suffering from myalgia (muscle pain), lethargy and
periodic fevers. The blood sample was taken on her admission to
hospital.
1) What sort of blood smear is the specimen ?
2)
What stage of the parasite is shown on the field ?
3) Identify the
parasite indicated on the field (Genus and species.)
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