Hidden Clues in a Monocyte

An immunodeficient man presents with fever, night sweats, and weight loss. His Blood Smear reveals intracellular yeast-like organisms. What’s the diagnosis?

Histoplasma capsulatum


This blood smear was taken from an immunodeficient man with fever, night sweats, and weight loss. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Candida albicans
Coccidioides immitis
Cryptococcus neoformans
Histoplasma capsulatum
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Blood Smear, Fungal Infection, Histoplasma capsulatum, Immunodeficiency, Infectious Disease

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