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A member asked:
Can you tell me in diagnosing malaria, if the first blood test is negative, what chances are there that the person has the disease?
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Pretty good: The level of parasites in the blood may be quite low at first. The familiar microscopic study with a giemsa stain is difficult and requires a lot of experience and skill. If there's a high index of suspicion, a person might be treated empirically, or it may be wiser to watch and test again if the disease becomes worse or really looks like malaria.
Answered 7/24/2014
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