The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Plasmodium falciparum Trophozoites, Thin Film

Thin film Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites and basophilic stippling

Occasionally, erythrocytes contain dark blue particles of ribosomal nucleic acid (RNA). This condition is known as basophilic stippling and might be confused with nuclei of parasites, especially those of P. falciparum.

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basophilic stippling

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