Hematology Case 53
Hematology Case 53
Presented By Dr Ghada M. Balah
Released on 18-4-202142 year old male
Fever
Admitted as a suspected case of COVID19
CBC and peripheral smear was sent for the lab. (See below)
CBC:
- WBC: 4.5x103 /uL .
- HGB: 8.5 g/dL.
- Platelet: 85x103 /uL.
Blood film screening showed many schizont, gametocytes and rings of malaria (Plasmodium Vivax) confirmed with thick film and rapid test.
A case of Malaria (Plasmodium) Vivax. The treating physician was informed to start treatment.