Malaria in Red Blood Cells (IMAGE)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Malaria in Red Blood Cells

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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).

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Michal Pasternak, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

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