Malaria
Malaria is an infectious disease found in the tropics.
General
Symptoms:[1]
- Fatigue.
- Diarrhea.
- Nausea and vomiting.
Etiology:
- Often due to parasite Plasmodium falciparum - transmitted by mosquitoes.
Microscopic
Feature:
- RBCs with basophilic dots ~1-2 micrometres.
DDx:
- Babesiosis.[2]
Images:
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 URL: http://path.upmc.edu/cases/case319.html. Accessed on: 14 January 2012.
- ↑ URL: http://path.upmc.edu/cases/case332/dx.html. Accessed on: 14 January 2012.