''P.falciparum'' gallery
From haematologyetc.co.uk
P.falciparum early trophozoites
Summary
At this stage we look for typical (and often frequent) delicate rings within red cells that have normal (or slightly crenated) appearance. Forms often seen in this species include accolé forms, double chromatin dot forms, and multiple parasites within infected red cells.
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File:PFET1p.jpg|Fine ring form The small and delicate form of this species|link=https://haematologyetc.co.uk/images/3/3b/PFET1p.jpg
File:PFET2p.jpg|Double chromatin dot form Two chromatin dots (sometimes known as "signet ring" form).|link=https://haematologyetc.co.uk/images/f/f4/PFET2p.jpg
File:PFET3p.jpg|Accolé form: The arrowed form is closely associated with the red cell membrane|link=https://haematologyetc.co.uk/images/9/90/PFET3p.jpg
File:PFET4p.jpg|'Multiple parasites Two arrowed parasites within a single red cells|link=https://haematologyetc.co.uk/images/2/25/PFET4p.jpg
File:PFET5p.jpg|Two early forms of P.falciparum one with the characteristic double chromatin dot|link=https://haematologyetc.co.uk/images/e/e8/PFET5p.jpg
