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jho37

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient's red cells show globular fragmentation, budding, and microspherocytes. To what have the red cells probably been exposed?
 
  a. Heat
  b. Chemicals
  c. Oxidant drugs
  d. Bartonellosis

Question 2

Which of the following techniques most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia infections?
 
  a. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  b. Observing the organisms in blood films
  c. Serologic tests
  d. Culture


Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Patients with third-degree burns over more than 20 of their bodies may have a severe acute hemolytic anemia. Morphologic red cell changes include globular fragmentation, budding, and microspherocytes. These cells are present for about 24 hours after the injury before they are removed from circulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The clinician most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia by observing the organisms in blood films.


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