Sunday, June 20, 2010

Case of the Week 120

The following images of Giemsa-stained peripheral blood films were taken from a 20-year old female who just returned from a trip to Kenya.

Identification?
What messages are important to relay to the treating physician? (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE)

Thick film: (1000x final magnification)


thin films (1000x final magnification)


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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 21, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    P falciparum and a significant parasitemia; I'd have to be less lazy than I am to count 'em but it looks like 20%, which is in the 'ack!' range and nearing the breakpoint for exchange transfusion.

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  2. KathyJune 23, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    I agree with P. falciparum.

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  3. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    yes P.f,many ring form , with double infection



    kiss from Thai Protozoologist,really enjoy ur blog

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  4. ParasiteGalJune 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks to all for writing in! I love comments! Feel free to tell your friends about the blog.

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