The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum Gametocytes, Thin Film
Thin film distorted
forms of
Plasmodium
falciparum
gametocytes
This image shows
morphological variations
seen in gametocytes.
These are characteristic
of P. falciparum. It is
important to see the
parasites in various
stages and to see
various representations
of gametocytes.