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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 2 Plasmodium falciparum Trophozoites, Thin Film

 

thin film Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites and platelets overlying RBCs

The red blood cells appear to be infected, but they are not. The image shows platelets overlying red blood cells. Platelets must be distinguished from parasites by very careful examination of the structures.  

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