<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> (IMAGE) UT Southwestern Medical Center Caption Plasmodium falciparum in ring stage in human red blood cells. Credit Ed Reschke Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.