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HomeHealth QueryPERIPHERAL SMEAR FOR MALARIAL PARASITE (MP)What is the difference between malaria and bacteri...
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  • 30 Years
  • 28/09/2023

What is the difference between malaria and bacteria?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
  • 9+ Yrs
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The difference between the two is that malaria is caused by a parasite and not a virus or bacteria. Bacteria are microorganisms that cause fever and diseases.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a C-ANCA (PR3) Test or Take a COOMBS TEST (INDIRECT) / INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN Test

Book C-ANCA (PR3) TestBook COOMBS TEST (INDIRECT) / INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN Test

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