Several infections of the cardiovascular system can be identified by inspecting a stained blood smear in the microscope. For the
following infections, identify the microscope observation that does not fit the disease.A. Chagas disease; protozoan visible among blood cellsB. Malaria; ring trophozoites visible inside red blood cellsC. Epstein-Barr virus; virus visible inside red blood cellsD. Babesiosis; protozoan visible inside red blood cells
The correct answer is option C. Epstein-Barr virus: virus visible inside red blood cells.
Explanation:
The Epstein-Barr virus is a virus or virions that cause several serious diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and kind of cancers. These viruses can be detected by the making smear of blood in the electron microscope.
The electron microscope shows round capsids that have protein encased genetically material that is loosely enclosed in a membrane. These are transmitted through saliva generally.
