12th May 2024

A 34-year-old woman presents with intermittent high fevers, profuse sweating, and shaking chills that have been occurring every 48 hours for the past week.

A 34-year-old woman presents with intermittent high fevers, profuse sweating, and shaking chills that have been occurring every 48 hours for the past week. She has recently returned from a month-long trip to Southeast Asia. She feels extremely fatigued and has noticed a yellowish tinge to her skin. Blood tests show elevated bilirubin levels, and a thick and thin blood smear is prepared for examination.

Which is the most likely causative organism?