Chronicles of Ellery Ivan MD

Today, I learned about the different species of genus Plasmodium.

When I was studying Nursing. I learned that there were four different species of Plasmodium.

This changed when I studied medicine, around 14 years ago. I learned about the fifth, Plasmodium Knowlesi. I learned about its history and how it was discovered. Even how it was named.

Today, I learned that are two morphologically identical sympathric species of P. ovale, curtisii and wallikeri.

It made me realize just how science and knowledge is expanding in Malaria.

And yes, doctors should always update and read.

Day 36 of #100DaysToOffload. Find out more about it here.