This thick film micrograph depicts a number of P. vivax rings and an old trophozoite using Giemsa stain; Magnified 1125X.
There are approximately 156 named species of Plasmodium which infect various species of vertebrates. Four species, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae are known to infect humans.
Return to category
Images shown at this website may not be suitable for viewing by children.
No guarantee is offered as to the accuracy of the images or descriptions contained here. Use this website at your own risk.
Some of the images on this website are in the public domain.
No guarantee is offered as to the accuracy of the images or descriptions contained here. Use this website at your own risk.
Some of the images on this website are in the public domain.