P. falciparum
P. falciparum
P. falciparum
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Case #1: An Adoptee from Ethiopia<br />
4-year-old black international adoptee who presented with<br />
muscle weakness and encephalopathy<br />
Work up is routine, but may also be based on symptoms<br />
Blood Parasites<br />
Laboratory Test Patient’s Test Result<br />
CBC HCT = 30.5%(nl 33-43%)<br />
RBC = 4.46m/uL(nl 3.8-5.4m/uL)<br />
MCV = 68fL (nl 75-95fL)<br />
RDW = 18 (nl 12.1-15.3)<br />
Slight Poikilocytosis<br />
Slight Polychromatophilia<br />
Chemistries and LFT’s Normal<br />
HIV and Hepatitis panel Normal<br />
Stool O&P x 3 No Ova or Parasites detected<br />
Sickle-Dex Positive for Hgb S
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