Gametocytes of <i>Leucocytozoon sabrazesi</i>.

<p>(A and B) Mature female and male gametocytes, showing elongated host cells (or parasites) with two long extensions. (C and D) Putative young female and male gametocytes within host cells having round nuclei that are slightly larger and stained darker than those of red blood cells. Arrows point to putative parasite nuclei. The blood smears were stained with Giemsa stain and observed under a microscope. hn, host cell nucleus; pn, parasite nucleus. (E) A flow chart of study design, antibodies used, and staining results from the antibodies. RBCs, red blood cells; WBCs, white blood cells.