A 32-year-old male from rural Odisha presents with fever, chills, and myalgia for 3 days. On examination, temperature is 39.5°C, spleen is palpable 2 cm below the costal margin. Peripheral blood smear shows ring forms and trophozoites within RBCs. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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