Malaria in Red Blood Cells (IMAGE) Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Caption Malaria is caused by a parasite which infects red blood cells. In this image you can see red blood cells (purple), one of which contains malaria parasites (coloured specks). Credit Michal Pasternak, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.