A traveler returns from a 3-week trip to West Africa, an are…
A traveler returns from a 3-week trip to West Africa, an area with high malaria transmission. About two weeks after returning home, they develop repeated episodes of chills, high fever, and sweats, along with fatigue and body aches. Blood smear microscopy reveals Plasmodium parasites inside red blood cells. Which statement best explains why the patient’s symptoms are recurring?