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Published	03/20/2024	High carrier frequency of the mutant G6PD allele is likely due to its protective role against {{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}} malaria
Published	03/20/2024	Malaria may present with {{c1::jaundice::skin}} due to intravascular hemolytic anemia
Published	03/20/2024	Quinolines block the detoxification of {{c1::heme}} into {{c1::hemozoin}} by Plasmodium spp.
Published	03/20/2024	Sporozoites of Plasmodium mature into {{c1::schizonts}}, which rupture the hepatocytes and release {{c2::merozoites}}
Published	03/20/2024	{{c1::Artemisinins}} are a class of antimalarials that bind {{c2::iron}}, leading to generation of free radicals
Published	03/20/2024	{{c2::Chloroquine}} is a drug that works by blocking Plasmodium {{c1::heme polymerase::enzyme}}
Published	03/20/2024	{{c2::Merozoites}} of Plasmodium from the ruptured hepatocytes go on to infect {{c1::red blood}} cells
Published	03/20/2024	Which anti-malarial has activity against Plasmodium hypnozoites?{{c1::Primaquine}}
Published	03/20/2024	In malaria, RBCs rupture as part of the Plasmodium life cycle, resulting in {{c1::intravascular}} hemolysis and cyclical {{c2::fever}}
Published	03/20/2024	{{c1::Splenomegaly}} occurs in Plasmodium spp. infection (malaria) due to increased clearance of infected RBCs
Published	03/20/2024	{{c1::Malaria}} is due to infection of RBCs and the liver with {{c2::Plasmodium}} spp.
Published	03/20/2024	Sickle cell trait/disease protects against which strain(s) of Plasmodium?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	Intravenous {{c1::artesunate}} is used for severe malaria infections
Published	03/20/2024	Which species of Plasmodium can lead to renal failure?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	Malaria is characterized by flu-like symptoms (fever and headache), {{c1::anemia::hematologic symptom}} and {{c1::splenomegaly::enlargement of what or…
Published	03/20/2024	The drugs used for malaria prophylaxis in travelers to chloroquine-resistant regions can be remembered with the mnemonic "MAD Travellers":{{…
Published	03/20/2024	Hypnozoites of Plasmodium vivax and ovale are found in {{c1::hepatocytes}}
Published	03/20/2024	Fevers from Plasmodium vivax and ovale occur every {{c1::48}} hrs
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium forms sticky knobs on RBCs that occlude blood vessels? {{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	The gametocytes of Plasmodium vivax/ovale are {{c1::round::shape}}
Published	03/20/2024	When should a patient visiting a malaria endemic country take chemoprophylactics? {{c1::≥ 2 weeks prior to travel, during the stay, and 4 weeks after…
Published	03/20/2024	The {{c1::Anopheles}} mosquitoes carry {{c2::sporozoites}} of Plasmodium spp. in their saliva
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects all RBCs?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow(s) a quartan fever cycle?{{c1::Plasmodium malariae}}
Published	03/20/2024	Fever from Plasmodium malariae occurs every {{c1::72}} hrs
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow(s) a tertian fever cycle?{{c1::Plasmodium vivax and ovale}}
Published	03/20/2024	The gametocytes of Plasmodium malariae are {{c1::round::shape}}
Published	03/20/2024	The trophozoites of Plasmodium {{c1::malariae}} are band-like or rectangular
Published	03/20/2024	The trophozoites of Plasmodium {{c1::vivax/ovale}} are large, irregular rings
Published	03/20/2024	Plasmodium merozoite infection of red blood cells can result in {{c1::gametocyte::sexual form of parasite}} formation
Published	03/20/2024	Quinoline derivatives are anti-{{c1::malarial}} drugs that typically have the suffix -quine
Published	03/20/2024	Which antiarrhythmic can be used to treat Plasmodium falciparum malaria?{{c1::Quinidine}}
Published	03/20/2024	Plasmodium spp. infection is diagnosed using {{c2::blood smear}} with {{c1::Giemsa}} stain
Published	03/20/2024	The trophozoites of Plasmodium {{c1::falciparum}} are small rings
Published	03/20/2024	Which antimalarial can result in retinopathy (bull's eye maculopathy)?{{c1::Chloroquine}}
Published	03/20/2024	Malaria should be suspected in ill patients who have traveled to endemic regions, especially those with {{c1::cyclic}} fevers
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium is primaquine used to treat?{{c1::Plasmodium vivax/ovale}}
Published	03/20/2024	Thalassemia is an inherited mutation that protects carriers against {{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}} {{c2::malaria}}
Published	03/20/2024	Plasmodium vivax/ovale present with multiple, brick-red dots in RBCs, known as {{c1::Schüffner}} dots
Published	03/20/2024	Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum is characterized by fever spikes {{c1::irregularly::schedule}}
Published	03/20/2024	Can chloroquine be used to treat Plasmodium falciparum?{{c1::No*}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which form of Plasmodium spp. is seen here?{{c1::Schizont (with merozoites)}}
Published	03/20/2024	Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are antimalarials that can be used to cause {{c1::immuno}}suppression
Published	03/20/2024	Does sickle cell trait (one HbS allelle) protect against malaria? {{c1::Yes}}
Published	03/20/2024	The gametocytes of Plasmodium falciparum are {{c1::banana-like::shape}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects mature RBCs only?{{c1::Plasmodium malariae}}
Published	03/20/2024	Anti-{{c1::malarial}} drugs, such as primaquine, may induce oxidative stress and are thus contraindicated in patients with G6PD deficiency
Published	03/20/2024	The {{c1::duffy antigen}} is necessary for Plasmodium {{c2::vivax}} to infect RBCs
Published	03/20/2024	In areas with high rates of chloroquine-resistant malaria, chemoprophylaxis typically includes {{c1::atovaquone-proguanil}}, {{c1::doxycycline}}, or {…
Published	03/20/2024	Which antimalarial can result in pruritus (esp. in dark-skinned patients)?{{c1::Chloroquine}}
Published	03/20/2024	The antimalarials that can cause {{c1::hemolysis in G6PD deficiency}} can be remembered with the mnemonic "DAP Quin"{{c1::Dapsone::DAP}}{{c1…
Published	03/20/2024	For life-threatening malaria, use {{c2::intravenous artesunate (1st line)}} or {{c1::quinidine}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium is most severe?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	The high prevalence of the sickle cell allele in Africans is likely due to its protective role against {{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}} malaria
Published	03/20/2024	Plasmodium malaria is transmitted by the female {{c1::Anopheles::species}} mosquito
Published	03/20/2024	Plasmodium falciparum is primarily treated with either combinations of {{c1::artemether-lumefantrine}} OR {{c2::atovaquone-proguanil}}
Published	03/20/2024	Toxic doses of {{c4::quinidine}}, an antiarrhythmic drug, may cause {{c1::cinchonism}}, which is a syndrome of {{c2::tinnitus, headache, and dizziness…
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium are artemisinins used to treat?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium infects reticulocytes only?{{c1::Plasmodium vivax/ovale}}
Published	03/20/2024	{{c3::Quinolines}} are drugs that cause a build-up of {{c1::heme}} intracellularly, which is toxic to {{c2::Plasmodium}} spp.
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium is chloroquine used to treat?{{c1::Plasmodium vivax/ovale; Plasmodium malariae}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which species of Plasmodium produce dormant hypnozoites in the liver?{{c1::Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which strain(s) of Plasmodium follow(s) an irregular fever cycle?{{c1::Plasmodium falciparum}}
Published	03/20/2024	What drug combination is used prophylactically in travelers to prevent malarial infection?{{c1::Atovaquone and proguanil}}
Published	03/20/2024	Which form of Plasmodium spp. is seen here?{{c1::Trophozoite (ring form)}}
Published	03/20/2024	The sticky RBCs of Plasmodium falciparum occlude vessels of the {{c1::brain}}, {{c1::lungs}}, and {{c1::kidneys}}
Published	03/20/2024	Sporozoites of Plasmodium from mosquitoes travel to the human {{c1::liver (hepatocytes)}}, where they replicate and mature to {{c2::schizonts}}
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