A 25-year-old returns from sub-Saharan Africa with fever, chills, and sweats. Malaria is suspected. Which is the first-line diagnostic test?...

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A 25-year-old returns from sub-Saharan Africa with fever, chills, and sweats. Malaria is suspected. Which is the first-line diagnostic test?

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Thick and thin blood films

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PCR for malaria parasites

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Rapid antigen test for dengue

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Serum complement levels

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Urine dipstick

Malaria — DTM&H MCQ