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Crusted Scabies - Physical examination now revealed a generalized erythematous and scaly rash with intense hyperkeratotic
Microscopic examination ... CrustedScabies #Scabies #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Excoriated papules with honey-colored crusting were present on the abdomen, back (Panel A), arms, and legs.
mite under light microscopy ... Pathology #Scabies #Microscopy ... #Rash #NEJM
Lone Star Tick Identification

- Emory_MedMicro @Emory_MedMicro

#LoneStart #tick #clinical #microscopy #photo #microbiology
tick #clinical #microscopy ... #photo #microbiology
Borrelia recurrentis Infection - Spirochetes were visible (arrows), a finding that suggested louseborne relapsing fever #Clinical
Recurrentis #Smear #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Auer Rods - Bone marrow aspiration revealed 5% blasts and 65% promyelocytes; many promyelocytes had prominent
AcutePromyelocyticLeukemia #Smear #Microscopy ... #NEJM
Plasmodium - Identification Algorithm
 • P. falciparum: RINGS AND GAMETOCYTES PREDOMINATE, Small delicate rings, <1/3 size
schizonts • P. vivax ... pathology #smear #microscopy
Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
under polarized microscopy ... amyloidosis #clinical #photo ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Plasmodium Falciparum Blood Smear.
Key features suggesting Plasmodium falciparum:
- extreme parasitemia
- normocytic RBCs (vivax, ovale prefer big
normocytic RBCs (vivax ... peripheral #clinical #microscopy
African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
Pathology #Smear #Microscopy ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Herpes Zoster Mandibularis - The lesions were scattered along the area that is innervated by the
#Clinical #Photo ... Mandibularis #Rash #NEJM