Pathology In a case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, the peripheral blood smear does not demonstrate trophozoites and schizonts. The reason for this is: A Apoptosis of red cells because of hemozoin pigments B Lysis of red cells with malarial parasite C Infested cells are trapped in the spleen D Infested red blood cells stick to the capillaries 💡 Explanation In a case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, the peripheral blood smear does not demonstrate trophozoites and schizonts. The reason for this is: ✓ Correct Answer: D. Infested red blood cells stick to the capillaries