Malaria infected blood (IMAGE) University of Utah Health Caption Light microscope image of red blood cells infected with malaria. The dark purple spots in a few of the cells are malaria parasites. Credit Kade Loveridge Usage Restrictions Credit image creator. License Original 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.