Babesiosis (Maltese cross forms)

Smear · Parasites and inclusions

Blood smear of Babesia microti , annotated. Wright's stain. This is a case of high-grade parasitemia which required apheresis.

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Category: Parasites and inclusions
Difficulty: advanced
Type: Micrography

Origin: Mikael Häggström, M.D. Author info - Reusing images - Conflicts of interest: None Mikael Häggström , M.D. Consent note · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons · License CC0

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