Differential staining of gametocytes during gametocytogenesis.

<p>Pfg377 and α-tubulin II double-stained IFAT slides prepared on: A) day 2 (stage II); B) day 5 (stage III); C) day 7 (stage IV); D) day 11 (stage V); E) after gametocyte activation (AG). Parasites were magnified ×1000. Early stage parasites were more likely to be damaged during the purification process, and appear as stained with DAPI alone (panels A, B).