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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 2 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.  

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