Hematology Case 53

Presented By Dr Ghada M. Balah

Released on 18-4-2021

Patient Data

42 year old male

Clinical Data

Fever

Admitted as a suspected case of COVID19

CBC and peripheral smear was sent for the lab. (See below)

Related Laboratory Results

  • CBC:

- WBC: 4.5x103 /uL .

- HGB: 8.5 g/dL.

- Platelet: 85x103 /uL.

Case Picture(s) / Photo(s)

Comment / Findings

Blood film screening showed many schizont, gametocytes and rings of malaria (Plasmodium Vivax) confirmed with thick film and rapid test.

Final Diagnosis

A case of Malaria (Plasmodium) Vivax. The treating physician was informed to start treatment.