The following pathological features are associated with Plasmodium falciparum except-
ACytoadherence
BSequestration
CRosetting
DTissue phase
A 34-year-old lady presents with high grade fever with chills and rigors. On examination a firm spleen is felt 3 cm below costal margin with right upper quadrant tenderness. Peripheral smear was prepared. Diagnosis is?
APlasmodium vivax
BInfectious mononucleosis
CPlasmodium falciparum
DAmoebic liver abscess
Which of the following statements regarding diagnosis of malaria are true?
AThin blood film is used to determine parasite concentration.
BAs the sensitivity of microscopy is low, it is useful to detect parasite load at high concentrations only.
CJaswant Singh Bhattacharya (JSB) Stain is used.
DThick blood film is used to detect plasmodium species causing infection.
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