Unsuspected imported malaria in a case of sudden infant death

Figure 1 Different stages of the hematic schizogonic cycle of malarial parasite (schizont, trophozoite and crescent-shape macrogametocyte) in a splenic vessel. Giemsa stain, magnification A: 20 ×; B: 100 ×; C: 100 ×.

Figure 2 Malarial parasites in a pulmonary vessel. Giemsa stain showing merozoite, schizont and trophozoite stages; magnification A: 20 ×; B: 40 ×.

Figure 3 Numerous schizonts in the capillaries of pulmonary alveolar septa. Giemsa stain, 20 × magnification.

Figure 4 Malarial pigment grain accumulation in the splenic reticuloendothelial system. Perls stain showing hemozoin and hemosiderin; magnification A: 40 ×; B: 100 ×.

Figure 5 Malarial pigment grain accumulation in the splenic reticuloendothelial system. Perls staining method for iron showing hemozoin and hemosiderin; magnification A: 20 ×; B: 100 ×.