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Welcome to Parasite Case of the Week
Every week I will post a new Case, along with the answer to the previous case. Please feel free to write in with your answers, comments, and questions. Also check out my image archive website at http://parasitewonders.com. Enjoy!
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
The Fine Print:
Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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6 comments:
P. vivax.
One freakin' gorgeous P. vivax.
Infected red cells larger than non infected RBCs, a predilection for reticulocytes. Schuffner dots presents. Geographic detail and all other clues points toward P. vivax.
Florida Fan
This was a case of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax. Diagnostic morphologic features included:Amoeboid trophozoites with sturdy chromatin in enlarged red blood cells containing Schüffner's. Polygonal shape typical of P. vivax.
Marco Ligozzi
Dip patology and diagnostic University of Verona Italy
marco.ligozzi@univr.it
Vivax, for all of the above reasons, plus the edges take on the shape of the cell next to it (Learned that here LOL)
Lee
Plasmodium vivax
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