A Case of Intracellular Red Blood Cell Parasites. Check Sample Hematology 1005-CME/CMLE
Author(s):
Christina Wojewoda, MDJeffrey Bailey, MDLinda Mia Sandhaus, MD FASCP
Description:
Intended Audience: Pathologists, Residents, Clinical Scientists, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- explain the morphologic differentiation of babesiosis from malaria on a peripheral blood smear.
- describe the clinical manifestations of babesiosis.
- discuss the life cycle of Babesia microti.
- discuss the treatment of babesiosis.
- describe the endemic areas of babesiosis and malaria.