<i>Plasmodium malariae schizont</i> (IMAGE)

University of British Columbia

<i>Plasmodium malariae schizont</i>

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This photomicrograph shows a mature Plasmodium malariae schizont within an infected RBC. This mature P. malariae schizont is contained within a normal sized RBC. The parasite contains 6-12 merozoites with large nuclei, and has a coarse, dark brown pigment.

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