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ImagesTEACHING RESOURCE M0036
P. falciparum: ring forms and gametocytes
CDC PHIL image 5856 showing ring forms and gametocytes of Plasmodium falciparum.
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Malaria · thick and thin films
Blood parasites examined microscopically; thick and thin films serve complementary roles.
Source and attribution
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
Lwin KM, Ashley EA, Proux S, Silamut K, Nosten F, McGready R ; recadrage et annotations source : Mikael Häggström
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Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Examine thick and thin films with suitable staining and technique; preparation quality is essential.
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