Case #142 - October, 2004
A 41-year-old man traveled to Tanzania and Kenya. Within two weeks of his return, he went to his health care provider with complaints of intermittent fevers, malaise, and headaches. His travel history also indicated he had visited several South American countries before his trip to Africa. The doctor ordered a blood smear and instructed the man to wait for the results. The smear was stained with Giemsa and examined. Figures A-D show what was observed on the smear. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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