The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum Trophozoites, Thin Film
Thin film
Plasmodium
falciparum three
indistinct
trophozoites
The appearance of the
red cells is due to the use
of overused or diluted
methanol fixative. These
RBCs are sometimes
called “tire cells” because
of their large unstained
centers.