Not what it seems – a challenging case of malaria
While band forms are classically linked to P. malariae, morphological overlap can occur, and a confident diagnosis often requires correlation with clinical, geographic, and RDT findings.
While band forms are classically linked to P. malariae, morphological overlap can occur, and a confident diagnosis often requires correlation with clinical, geographic, and RDT findings.
Malaria disproportionately affects children under five and pregnant women, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
Images showing a Plasmodium Falciparum infection