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Visceral leishmaniasis. Leishmania donovani in bone marrow macrophages. #336222579
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Leishmaniasis is transmitted by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies which can transmit the protozoa. Visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, is the most severe form. Note a macrophage with numerous parasites (amastigotes) in the cytoplasm. Bone marrow, Wright x1000.