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Found P.Vivax P.Ovale Dormant Hypnozoites Form  Are Malaria

Front Hypnozoites (dormant form) are found in what malaria species → treatment
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P.vivax | P.ovale → dormant form found in liver (P.vivax | P.ovale) → patient that has recovered from 1st illness may suffer “relapse” attack months or years later → treat with Primaquine to target dormant forms




Tags: microbiology

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