An image from a peripheral blood smear showing bacteria (intra- and extra-cellular) seen in a patient with bacterial septicemia (50X oil immersion). Two neutrophils with toxic vacuolation and ingested bacteria are also seen.
An image from a peripheral blood smear showing bacteria (intra- and extra-cellular) seen in a patient with bacterial septicemia (100X oil immersion). Two neutrophils with toxic vacuolation and ingested bacteria are also seen.
An image from a peripheral blood smear showing a neutrophil with toxic granulation and vacuolation (100X oil immersion). Erythrocytes contain Pappenheimer bodies and refractile artifact.