QUESTION I contracted P. Malariae while on a Humanitarian trip in El Salvador in 1996, despite taking the Doxycycline prophylaxis. The diagnosis was difficult, as my fever never broke 100 deg F. A sample of my blood was eventually sent to the CDC to confirm the suspicions of my Dr, who just couldn't prove the dx by smear. The titer came back positive 1. Now to my question. Have you come across … [Read more...]
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