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Trophozoites of
Babesia microti resemble P. falciparum but do not have schizont and gametocyte stages. Also, these trophozoites do not produce pigment, and the RBCs are not enlarged.
This is a rodent disease and is transmitted by infected ticks. No cases have been reported from Africa.