Question

after returning from a trip to africa, tom begins to feel very tired and weak. he has severe anemia. a blood smear reveals a protozoan present in his blood. the health - care provider tells tom he has malaria. which of the following would be the causative agent of his disease? multiple choice hiv naegleria fowleri

Explanation:

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium, a proto - zoan. HIV is a virus and causes AIDS. Naegleria fowleri is associated with primary amebic meningoencephalitis and is not the causative agent of malaria.

Answer:

Neither HIV nor Naegleria fowleri. The causative agent of malaria is Plasmodium (not listed in the given options).