Babesia microti

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Babesia microti

Organisms infect red blood cells

  • Pleomorphic ring-like structures resembling young trophozoites of Plasmodium falciparum
  • Occasionally a tetrad formation may be seen and is referred to as a “Maltese Cross"
  • Malarial pigment never seen