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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 5 Plasmodium malariae Schizonts, Thick Film

 

1. Schizonts are small and compact with 6-12 merozoites. Usually, eight merozoites are in a rosette arrangement and resemble those of P. ovale.

 

2. Pigment occurs in a concentrated mass.

Summary of Characteristics