A patient has a high fever, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated liver enzymes. A blood smear shows WBCs with large basophilic, spherical cellular inclusions. Which of the following is a likely cause for these findings?
a. Toxic drugs
b. Ehrlichia sp. infection
c. Severe burns
d. Malaria infection
Correct Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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