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Falciparum Gametocytes — SCE Infectious Diseases MCQ

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HardTropical & Imported InfectionsFalciparum GametocytesSCE Infectious Diseases

A blood film shows crescent-shaped gametocytes with falciparum ring forms. What do the gametocytes signify?

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Correct answer: AFalciparum 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/