The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria
Plasmodium falciparum Trophozoites, Thin Film
thin film
Plasmodium
falciparum
trophozoites
band forms
This image shows more
band forms in P.
falciparum.
Notice these bands are
quite thin and delicate.
This appearance is a
result of storing blood.
The parasites also seem
to be more robust.
Parasites are allowed to
grow in blood that is
stored.