Malaria Quiz

How many species of Plasmodium parasites can cause malaria?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

A 12-year-old girl comes to the ED complaining of paroxysmal fever since 2 weeks ago. Fever appeared one day, followed by three fever-free days, then fever reappeared. Previously, the patient complained of headache, no appetite, nausea and vomiting. On physical examination, the patient  has delirium consciousness, anemic conjunctiva, the patient looks icteric. What is the cause of the infectious disease in this patient?

• Plasmodium vivax

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Plasmodium malariae

• Plasmodium knowlesii

Which of the following answers correctly shows the evolution form as indicated?

• Trophozoite of Plasmodium falciparum

• Trophozoite of Plasmodium vivax

• Gametocyte of Plasmodium falciparum

• Gametocyte of Plasmodium vivax

The first choice for severe malaria treatment in Indonesia:

• Dihydroartemisinine piperaquine iv

• Artesunate iv

• Quinine iv

• Chloroquine iv

What is the difference between the criteria for severe malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax?

• Parasitic density treshold

• Cerebral malaria

• Black water fever

• Shock