Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Parasitology

• Diseases
• Parasites
• Methods
• Virtual Microscope
• Diagnostics Keys

Trypomastigote form

Trypomastigote form
Length: 15 μm

• The trypomastigote form is spindle formed
• The posterior end very pointed
• The kinetoplast in the posterior end is big and prominent
• In stained blood film the trypomastigote form characteristically often assumes a 'U' or 'C' shape (exception image 4)