Maltese cross appearance in peripheral blood smear is seen in which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: Babesia microti
Description: In blood smears, Babesia spp. superficially resemble P. falciparum ring stages, but lack hemozoin pigment, exhibit greater pleomorphism, and form characteristic tetrads (Maltese cross), which are diagnostic, if found.
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