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Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral blood smear ... Malaria, Clostridium ... #Anemia #Differential
Plasmodium - Identification Algorithm
 • P. falciparum: RINGS AND GAMETOCYTES PREDOMINATE, Small delicate rings, <1/3 size
Identification Algorithm ... gametocytes • P. malariae ... Identification #Algorithm ... #pathology #smear ... #microscopy #malaria
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 ... 2) Negative malaria ... smears; AND ... workup #diagnosis #differential
Fever After International Travel

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

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
No hemolytic anemia ... chest film; blood-smear ... dipstick test, microscopic ... examination, culture ... Fever #Travel #Differential