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Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites 1

Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites 1
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Author: SOMIYA LAMRABAT
Category: Infectious Disease > Parasites > Malaria > P. falciparum
Published Date: 12/03/2020

27-year-old patient from Cote d'Ivoire known to have sickle cell anemia who presented with suspicious lesions of cutaneous leishmaniasis having benefited from a blood smear objectifying trophozoites of Plasmodium falciparum:

  1. The first image: red blood cell containing a trophozoite in the shape of an Arab Bracelet.
  2. The second image: red blood cell containing two trophozoites in the shape of a kitten ring.