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P. falciparum: ring forms and gametocytes
CDC PHIL image 5856 showing ring forms and gametocytes of Plasmodium falciparum.
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Malaria: prepare and observe
A GUIDED SELECTION
A parasitology image and two separate CDC procedures: thick and thin blood films.
Learning objectives
- Compare preparation of the two types of blood film.
- Identify the parasite forms shown in the image.
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Observe
Describe the document or recording before looking at the explanation.
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Compare
Use the teaching notes and original source to revisit your interpretation.
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Apply
Return to the course, book or OSCE station associated with the resource.
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Preparing a thick blood film
A specific CDC DPDx demonstration of preparing a thick blood film.
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Preparing a thin blood film
A specific CDC DPDx demonstration of preparing a thin blood film.
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Malaria · thick and thin films
Blood parasites examined microscopically; thick and thin films serve complementary roles.
Lwin KM, Ashley EA, Proux S, Silamut K, Nosten F, McGready R ; recadrage et annotations source : Mikael Häggström — File : Thick blood film with Plasmodium falciparum rings and schizonts.png — CC BY 2.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AThick_blood_film_with_Plasmodium_falciparum_rings_and_schizonts.png
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