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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria
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Course Introduction | Overview | Plasmodium falciparum | Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium ovale | Plasmodium malariae | Other infections | Tests
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Lesson 2 - Plasmodium falciparum Gametocytes, Thick film
1. Immature gametocytes are slender and spindle-shaped, and not often seen.
2. Mature forms are banana-shaped or rounded.
3. Differences between microgametocytes and macrogametocytes are not as pronounced as in thin films.
Summary of Characteristics