Malarial Parasites (IMAGE)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Malarial Parasites

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Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Image shows malarial parasites (in green) infecting a red blood cell.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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