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*Merozoites are then believed to enter erythrocytes to form the intraerythrocytic stage
*Merozoites are then believed to enter erythrocytes to form the intraerythrocytic stage
*Merozoites appear in [[Macrophages|macrophages]] one to three days before they are observed in [[Erythrocytes - WikiBlood|erythrocytes]]
*Merozoites appear in [[Macrophages|macrophages]] one to three days before they are observed in [[Erythrocytes|erythrocytes]]
'''Pathogenicity'''
'''Pathogenicity'''
'''Diagnosis'''
'''Diagnosis'''
*Merozoites within [[Erythrocytes - WikiBlood|erythrocytes]], best seen on peripheral blood or tissue impressions, are variable in morphology and can occur as round, oval, or signet ring-shaped bodies
*Merozoites within [[Erythrocytes|erythrocytes]], best seen on peripheral blood or tissue impressions, are variable in morphology and can occur as round, oval, or signet ring-shaped bodies
**Are 1-5 micrometers in diameter
**Are 1-5 micrometers in diameter
**Small, peripherally placed basophilic nucleus
**Small, peripherally placed basophilic nucleus