Why are schizont and late trophozoite stages of Plasmodium falciparum not seen in peripheral blood smear?
Correct Answer: Due to adherence to the capillary endothelium, they are not seen in peripheral blood
Description: Ans. (b) i.e Due to adherence to the capillary endothelium, they are not seen in peripheral blood The early ring form in the erythrocyte is very delicate and tiny, measuring only a sixth of red cell diameter. Rings are often seen attached along the margin of red cells, the so called form applique or accole.
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