Question
Microbiology Question on Parasites
A 15 years old boy presented with fever and chills for 3 days. On examination, he was found to have delayed skin pinch time and dry oral mucosa. A peripheral blood smear revealed the following picture. Identify the pathogen involved ?
A
Babesia
B
Plasmodium vivax
C
Plasmodium falciparum
D
Salmonella typhi
Answer
Plasmodium vivax
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Plasmodium vivax.