Red blood cell "ghosts" as look-alikes for infectious organisms. A report of two cases
Wasdahl, D.A.; Goellner, J.R.; Scheithauer, B.W.
Acta Cytologica 37(1): 100-102
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 7679534 Document Number: 406778
Two cases are reported in which degenerated red blood cells were initially interpreted as representing infectious organisms. The morphology and staining characteristics of the altered red blood cells are discussed.
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