A primary care provider has diagnosed an elderly with Malaria. Explain what pathogen responsible for this disease. What Gram stain is associated with this pathogen? List 2 main characteristics of the disease.  Can he go back to living at a senior home?

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Section8.4: Blood Smears For Parasites Deketion
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A primary care provider has diagnosed an elderly with Malaria.

  • Explain what pathogen responsible for this disease.
  • What Gram stain is associated with this pathogen?
  • List 2 main characteristics of the disease. 
  • Can he go back to living at a senior home?
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