Accolé form
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Description
Accolé forms may also be referred to as "edge" or “appliqué” form, and describes parasites in early or late trophozoites where the parasite appears closely opposed to the edge of the erythrocyte membrane - usually appearing to be flattened against the erythrocyte membrane.
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Species significance
Most often considered to be a feature of p.falciparum infection and can be helpful to indicate this diagnosis (particularly when frequent). However, the form is not fully specific and examples may occur in any species.
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