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A patient was hospitalized with fever and chills. Merozoites were observed in her blood. What is your diagnosis?

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A patient was hospitalized with fever and chills. Merozoites were observed in her blood. What is your diagnosis?

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Appearance of merozoites in a patients blood may be an indication of malarial parasite - plasmodium.

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Chapter 7: Human Health and Diseases - Evaluation [Page 135]

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Samacheer Kalvi Biology (Zoology) [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 7 Human Health and Diseases
Evaluation | Q 26. | Page 135
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Chapter 7 Human Health and Diseases
Evaluation | Q 20. | Page 127

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