2nd August 2023

A 62 year old woman presents with a four day history of progressively worsening fevers, fatigue, myalgia and arthralgia.

A 62 year old woman presents with a four day history of progressively worsening fevers, fatigue, myalgia and arthralgia. She explains that these symptoms feel similar to an illness she suffered 6months ago, when she was diagnosed with malaria. She was treated successfully with artemether-lumefantrine. A rapid diagnostic test for malaria done today is positive.

What species is likely to be identified on blood film?

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