Plasmodium falciparum

Ring-form trophozoites of P. falciparum in a thin

blood smear, exhibiting Maurer's clefts.
Gametocytes of P. falciparum in a Gametocytes of P. falciparum in a
thick blood smear. Note also the thin blood smear. In these
presence of many ring-form specimens, Laveran's bibs can be
trophozoites. seen.
Schizont of P. falciparum in a thin
blood smear.
Plasmodium vivax
Trophozoite of P. vivax in a thin blood smear.
Note the amoeboid appearance, Schffner's
dots and enlarged infected RBCs.
Macrogametocyte of P. vivax in a thin blood
smear. Note the enlargement of the
gametocytes compared to uninfected RBCs.
Schizont of P. vivax in a thin blood
smear
Plasmodium Ovale
Trophozoite of P. Ovale in a thin blood smear. Note the
fimbriation and Schffner's dots.
Schizont of P. ovale in a thin blood
smear
Plasmodium Malariae
Ring-form trophozoite of P. malariae in
a thin blood smear
 Band-form trophozoite of P.
malariae in a thin blood smear
 Basket-form trophozoite of P.
malariae in a thin blood smear
Developing gametocyte Schizont of P. malariae in
of P. malariae in a thin a thin blood smear.
blood smear.
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