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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Why are schizont and late trophozoite stages of Plasmodium falciparum not seen in peripheral blood smear?
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The correct answer is  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.