Falciparum Gametocytes — SCE Infectious Diseases MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Falciparum sexual stages infectious to mosquitoes
Explanation lettering: D = shown as C · C = shown as D
A is correct: crescent gametocytes are characteristic falciparum transmission stages. B, C and E require clinical or longitudinal evidence; D is taxonomically wrong.
Reference: UK malaria guideline: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7132403/