Malaria

Australian parasitology has made major contributions to the study of the malaria parasite. Malaria remains one of the largest killers of mankind in the world and research continues into its biology and pathology. The images shown here were produced by the Malaria Laboratory at La Trobe University in Melbourne

 


Ring Stages


Young Trophozoite


Young Trophozoite


Trophozoite Stage


Young Trophozoite


Schizont


Schizont


Ruptured Schizont
  Last updated 11th January 2007