Malaria Infection (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Malaria Infection

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This is a colorized scanning electron micrograph of red blood cell infected with malaria parasites, which are colorized in blue. The infected cell is in the center of the image area. To the left are uninfected cells with a smooth red surface.

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