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State one structural feature of the cells of Plasmodium that indicates that it is eukaryotic.
Important Questions on Infectious Disease
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Explain why viruses are not classified as prokaryotes.
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All viruses are parasites, but most bacteria are not. Explain why all viruses are parasites, but not all bacteria are parasitic.
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Describe how malaria is transmitted.
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Explain how the cells of Plasmodium differ from the red blood cells of the host.
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List the factors that make malaria a difficult disease to control.
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Describe the precautions that people can take to avoid developing malaria.
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Suggest the types of advice which might be offered as part of an HIV/AIDS education programme.
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Children in Africa with sickle cell anaemia or malaria often receive blood transfusions. Explain how this puts them at risk of HIV infection.
