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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 1 Overview of Species

Malaria Parasite

The deposit of brown or black pigments is common to most malaria parasites.

 

This pigment is more abundant in later stage parasites. In most cases, maybe two or three of these structures will be seen, not all four.  

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Vacuole

Pigment