PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MALARIA


A photomicrograph of placental tissue revealing the presence of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Maternal or placental malaria predisposes the newborn infant to a low birthweight, premature delivery, increased infant mortality, and the mother to maternal anemia.


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Photo credit: © CDC/EDWIN P. EWIN / BSIP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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