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'''Description''' | |||
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In some cases more than one early or late trophozoite may infect a single erythrocyte, the two are visible as entirely separate parasites. | In some cases more than one early or late trophozoite may infect a single erythrocyte, the two are visible as entirely separate parasites. | ||
'''Species significance ''' | <span style="color:navy>'''Species significance '''</span> | ||
Most often considered a feature indicating ''P.falciparum'' infection, and is certainly frequent in this species (helping support) the diagnosis. The form should not however be considered as specific, and may occur in any species (and is also frequent for the ring forms of babesia). | Most often considered a feature indicating ''P.falciparum'' infection, and is certainly frequent in this species (helping support) the diagnosis. The form should not however be considered as specific, and may occur in any species (and is also frequent for the ring forms of babesia). | ||
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'''Additional images''' | <span style="color:navy>'''Additional images'''</span> | ||
Images of multiple parasites infecting A. ''P.ovale'', B. ''P.vivax'', C. ''P.malariae'', and D. ''Babesia sp.'' | |||
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Revision as of 11:28, 15 March 2024
MAIN IMAGE
Description
In some cases more than one early or late trophozoite may infect a single erythrocyte, the two are visible as entirely separate parasites.
Species significance
Most often considered a feature indicating P.falciparum infection, and is certainly frequent in this species (helping support) the diagnosis. The form should not however be considered as specific, and may occur in any species (and is also frequent for the ring forms of babesia).
Additional images
Images of multiple parasites infecting A. P.ovale, B. P.vivax, C. P.malariae, and D. Babesia sp.