Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes in peripheral blood smear (Field stain, 100× oil immersion)

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Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes in peripheral blood smear (Field stain, 100× oil immersion)

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Author: Vishal Tayade; Richa Bhartiya; Sudha TR; Sushma Ramraje
Category: Infectious Disease > Parasites > Malaria > P. falciparum
Published Date: 02/26/2026

Peripheral blood smear stained with Field stain demonstrating crescent-shaped gametocytes of Plasmodium falciparum. The gametocytes exhibit characteristic elongated, banana-shaped morphology with dense chromatin and pigment. The infected erythrocytes are not enlarged. These morphological features are diagnostic of Plasmodium falciparum infection. Image captured at 100× oil immersion magnification.

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