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RBC Organisms
RBC inclusions
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A tick born disease that affects bovines and can be seen within RBCs as cocci, rings, rods, and maltese crosses. | Theileria |
This RBC organism resembles a Howell-Jolly body! It is usually found in ruminants RBC's and appear as basophilic cocci, rings, drumstricks, or dumbbells. | Anaplasmosis |
RBC inclusion that is transmitted by ticks and other biting insects or it can be passed through a blood transfusion. | Anaplasmosis |
RBC inclusion found on the margin of the cells of cattle, causes anemia, looks like Howell-Jolly body. | Anaplasma Marginale |
An intracellular protozoan of RBCs in canines that causes anemia; that appear as tear-drops and are usually paired, lightly basophilic. | Babesia gibsoni |
An intracellular protozoan of RBCs in canines especially American Pit Bulls and Staffordshire terriers and causes anemia. | Babesia gibsoni |
Dermacentor variablilis transmits this intracellular protozoan to felines causing hemolytic anemia. | Cytauxzoonosis |
Appear on the RBC of felines as a signet ring. Causes severe hemolytic anemia. | Cytauxzoonosis |
Formerly known as Haemobartonella felis. | Mycoplasma haemofelis |
RBC parasite that sticks to the membrane of the cell; causes anemia; appear as dark blue cocci, rods, or rings; can be mistaken for debris. | Mycoplasma haemofelis |
This disease is sometimes called hemobartonellosis or feline infectious anemia. | Mycoplasma haemofelis |