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24th July 2024

A 72-year-old male has a blood film done for the investigation of anaemia. He has a past medical history

A 72-year-old male has a blood film done for the investigation of anaemia. He has a past medical history that includes poorly controlled type 2 (T2)DM and hypertension, and he smokes 20 cigarettes a day. He had a recent infected leg ulcer and was given a long course of linezolid to treat this. His blood film shows:

MRCP Part 2 - 72-year-old male has a blood film done

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