A patient presented with fever, mild anemia, and thrombocytopenia. The peripheral blood smear showed the presence of intracellular organisms that were present as singles, doubles, and tetrads. What is the most likely identification of the organism?
a. Plasmodium falciparum
b. Babesia microti
c. Bartonella bacilliformis
d. Trypanosoma cruzi
Correct Answer: B
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A former patient returns to the Ski Patrol treatment room to thank you for the treatment he received. He informs you that he has a popiteal fossa injury. With your OEC knowledge, you realize that his injury is related to which of the following structures?
a. The ankle b. The back of the knee c. The wrist d. The lumbar muscles
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