A 50 year old male from South America died suddenly and an autopsy was performed. show are hematoxylin and eosin stained tissue sections of myocardium (heart muscle). Diagnosis? (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE)
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T.Cruzi. JH, VT
Yep I'll agree T cruzi amasatagotes; the aetiological agent of Chagas Disease.
T. cruzi also. BW in Vt
T. cruzi amastigotes.
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