28th May 2025

A 31-year-old British traveller returned 6 days ago from a 2-month backpacking trip through Cambodia and Laos.

A 31-year-old British traveller returned 6 days ago from a 2-month backpacking trip through Cambodia and Laos. She attends A&E with fever, lethargy, and slightly yellow sclera. Investigations confirm a diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum species of malaria.

Concerning the malaria life cycle, which of the following statements are true?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.