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The Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria

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Lesson 2 - Plasmodium falciparum

P. falciparum trophozoites, thin film

Learning Objectives

         Identify various growth stages of parasites through microscopic examination.

         Identify morphological characteristics in infected erythrocytes.

         Distinguish among trophozoites, schizonts and gametocytes.

         Distinguish between macrogametocytes and microgametocytes.

         Identify parasitic infections in thin and thick-blood films.