THE UTILITY OF BLOOD AND BONE MARROW FILMS AND TREPHINE BIOPSY SECTIONS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PARASITIC INFECTIONS

Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases

Barbara Bain¹  Clare Miller² 

[1] ;Hammersmith Hospital campus of Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital, 150 Du Cane road, LondonW12 0HS, UK. [e-mail];

关键词: parasitic infections, Morphology,leishmaniasis, Laboratory Hematology, Blood Bone Marrow Films;   

DOI  :  10.4084/mjhid.2015.039

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The laboratory haematologist has a role in the diagnosis of parasitic infections. Peripheral blood examination is critical in the diagnosis of malaria, babesiosis, filariasis and trypanosomiasis. Bone marrow examination is important in the diagnosis of leishmaniasis and occasionally leads to the diagnosis of other parasitic infections. The detection of eosinophilia or iron deficiency anaemia can alert the laboratory haematologist or physician to the possibility of parasitic infection. In addition to morphological skills, an adequate clinical history is important for speedy and accurate diagnosis, particularly in non-endemic areas.

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