A traveler to Africa develops cyclical fever, anemia, and splenomegaly. Blood smear shows ring forms in RBCs. What organism is responsible?
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Correct answer: Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium falciparum causes malaria with ring forms in RBCs. It presents with periodic fever and anemia.
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