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. 2025 Jan-Feb;81(1):118-122.
doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2022.10.010. Epub 2022 Dec 14.

New variant/ subspecies of plasmodium in Northeastern India

Mahima Lall  1 , Naveen Grover  2 , Himmat Singh Pawar  3 , Naseem Ahmed  4 , Kuldeep Singh  5 , Amit P Sharma  6 , Nitin Damsadekar  7 , Tukaram C Ahirawadagi  7
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New variant/ subspecies of plasmodium in Northeastern India

Mahima Lall et al. Med J Armed Forces India. 2025 Jan-Feb.
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All three-microscopy positive, RDT negative blood samples positive for Genus plasmodium on PCR. PCR, polymerase chain reaction; RDT, rapid diagnostic test.
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Real-time PCR 18sRNA positive amplification for Pv for sample 1 and 2. PCR, polymerase chain reaction.
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Schematic drawing of the various morphological forms of the parasite seen on Giemsa stain thin blood smears.
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Different parasitic forms. (a) Malarial form resembling Pv gametocyte. (b) Tailed form. (c) Comet Malarial form. (d) Comma-shaped forms. (e) Morphologically similar to a ring form. (f) Morphologically similar to Pf Gametocyte.
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