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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 3 Plasmodium vivax Schizonts, Thick Film

 

1. Schizonts are large and occur in few to moderate numbers.

    

2. Mature forms have 12 - 24 merozoites, usually 16 in an irregular cluster.

 

3. Pigment is seen in a loose accumulation.

Summary of Characteristics