A patient presented with fever, mild anemia, and thrombocytopenia. The peripheral blood smear showed the presence of intracellular organisms that were present as singles, doubles, and tetrads. What is the most likely identification of the organism?

a. Plasmodium falciparum
b. Babesia microti
c. Bartonella bacilliformis
d. Trypanosoma cruzi


Correct Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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