Which of the following techniques most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia infections?

a. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
b. Observing the organisms in blood films
c. Serologic tests
d. Culture

ANS: B
The clinician most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia by observing the organisms in blood films.

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