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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 1 Overview of Species

Morphological Characteristics

The morphology of the red cell may be altered depending on the species of malaria. Normal sized RBCs are observed with P. falciparum and P. malariae infections, and enlarged and distorted RBCs with P. vivax and P. ovale infections.

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Normal size RBCs

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Distorted and enlarged RBCs