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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 1 Overview of Species

Lifecycle

 

Malaria parasites are microorganisms that belong to the genus Plasmodium.

 

The four species known to infect humans are

 

   - P. falciparum

   - P. vivax

   - P. ovale

   - P. malariae

 

More information on the lifecycle.

Lifecycle of P. falciparum