Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites

Malarial parasites are visible within the red blood cells. They are stained a dark bluish color.

Review Date: 03/04/2010
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine (2/9/2010).

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