Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
Mansonella perstans
Virtual Microscope
Microfilaria of Mansonella perstans
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Small microfilaria without a sheath; nuclei up to the tip of the tail; non-pathogenic
Length: 180 - 220 μm
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A Tip of tail
B Nuclei