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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Parasitology and virology (PM503)

• The parasite in blood can be concentrated by centrifugation or by the use of

anionic support media.

• Cerebrospinal fluid must always be examined for organisms.

• Immuno-serology (enzyme-linked immune assay, immunofluorescence) may

be indicative but does not provide definite diagnosis.

Class: Sporozoa (Plasmodium malariae)

1- Ring form:

a- Single ring.

b- Large (fills 1/2 R.B.C.).

c- Enlarged parasitized RBCs.

2- Schizont:

a- Large (fills R.B.C.).

b- Contains 8 (6-12) merozoites

arranged regularly (rosette-shape).

c- Normal size of parasitized RBCs.

3- Gametocyte:

a- Large (fills R.B.C.).

b- Rounded or oval.

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