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[Plasmodium falciparum] [Plasmodium malariae] [Plasmodium ovale] [Plasmodium vivax]

Plasmodium malariae: Ring Stage Parasites

Smears from patients:

Plasmodium malariae rings have sturdy cytoplasm and a large chromatin dot.  The red blood cells (RBCs) are normal to smaller than normal (3/4 ×) in size.

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A, B, C: Ring forms in thin blood smears.

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D: A thick blood smear showing two rings (lower right) and a gametocyte.