uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Plasmodium malariae Morphology

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A thick blood film from a febrile patient returning from West Africa shows trophozoites within red cells that appear normal in size. The trophozoites have a compact, dense cytoplasm forming a 'band' shape across the red cell. No Schüffner's dots are seen. Schizonts are present containing 6-12 merozoites arranged in a 'rosette' or 'daisy-head' pattern. Which species is identified?

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