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Plasmodium Falciparum Gametocytes on Blood Smear.

Banana-shaped gametocytes are only seen in Plasmodium falciparum but rare in
Gametocytes on Blood Smear ... Rich Davis, PhD, ... peripheral #clinical #microscopy ... #microbiology # ... malaria
Plasmodium Falciparum Blood Smear.
Key features suggesting Plasmodium falciparum:
- extreme parasitemia
- normocytic RBCs (vivax, ovale prefer big
~75% of human malaria ... Rich Davis, PhD, ... peripheral #clinical #microscopy ... #microbiology # ... malaria
Streptobacillus moniliformis on peripheral smear and culture microscopy
 - blood culture; patient w/ outdoor exposure
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on peripheral smear ... and culture microscopy ... - blood culture ... Rich Davis, PhD, ... #microbiology #
Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites (and crenated red blood cells) - Blood Smear

A classic presentation of Plasmodium falciparum
cells) - Blood Smear ... Plasmodium falciparum malaria ... Rich Davis, PhD ... peripheral #clinical #microscopy ... #malaria #microbiology
Capnocytophaga spp on Culture and Blood Smear
Associated w/ dog/human oral flora, can cause bacteremia in immunocompromised
and Blood Smear ... rods Rich Davis, PhD ... #Blood #Smear # ... clinical #microscopy ... #microbiology
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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• Basic Labs, Malaria ... Smears, Blood Cultures ... smears; AND ... management #workup #diagnosis ... #differential

Haemophilus influenzae on culture and microscopy
Immunosuppressed patient, recently diagnosed with Flu A. Presents after initial improvement
influenzae on culture ... and microscopy ... patient, recently diagnosed ... requirements help differentiate ... #microbiology
Identification of Trypanosoma brucei vs Trypanosoma cruzi
The best, easiest way to distinguish Trypanosoma species: size of
) Rich Davis, PhD ... Identification #comparison #diagnosis ... #microbiology # ... blood #smear #microscopy
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
function • Blood culture ... chest film; blood-smear ... dipstick test, microscopic ... examination, culture ... Fever #Travel #Differential