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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 3 ─ Plasmodium vivax Schizonts, Thick Film
1. Schizonts are large and occur in few to moderate numbers.
2. Mature forms have 12 - 24 merozoites, usually 16 in an irregular cluster.
3. Pigment is seen in a loose accumulation.
Summary of Characteristics