Microorganisms

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21 Microorganisms

Trypanosomes

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FIGURE 21–4B Trypanosoma cruzi (Giemsa stain, PB ×1000).

(From Marler LM, Siders JA, Simpson A et al: Parasitology image atlas CD-ROM, Indianapolis, IN, 2003, Indiana Pathology Images.)

Trypanosomes are examples of hemoflagellates that may occasionally be encountered in the peripheral blood (Figure 21-4, A and B). Differentiating features may be found in a parasitology text.