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case_images: Babesia microti infection acquired in Maine, United States. Quantitative buffy coat microscopy of the patient's blood sample indicating positive fluorescence signals (arrows).
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case_images: A subsequent quantitative buffy coat (QBC) procedure was unequivocally positive for fluorescence (Figure 1) and was referred to the haematologist for diagnostic review.
case_images: Babesia microti infection acquired in Maine, USA. Blood smear images, Giemsa stain, original magnification. 1000 x. (a) Thick smear showing parasites (arrows); (b, c) thin smear showing intra-erythrocytic parasites and (d) thin smear showing extra-erythrocytic parasites.
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case_images: On smear review scanty ring forms were visualised (Figure 2) and when interpreted with the clinical history, negative malaria antigen tests and positive QBC, microbiological consultation was then pursued for further epidemiological insights.