Laboratory Findings That Support a Diagnosis of a Malaria Infection

question 39

Multiple Choice

Laboratory findings that support a diagnosis of a malaria infection include:

• A) Normochromic/normocytic anemia
• B) Leukopenia
• C) Thrombocytopenia
• D) Presence of schizont on smear
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

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Adolescence

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