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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 3 Plasmodium vivax Trophozoites, Thick Film

 

1. Trophozoites range in size from small to large.

 

2. Broken rings and irregular shapes are common.

 

3. Cytoplasm is irregular or fragmented.

 

4. Mature trophozoites are compact and dense.

 

5. Pigment is scattered and fine.

Summary of Characteristics