Module 7: Hematogenous Infectious Disease
Module Objectives
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Correctly identify the body, monolayer, and feathered edge of a blood smear
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Explain why large organisms are often found along the feathered edge or the transition between the monolayer and feathered edge
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Correctly identify common infectious diseases of the blood
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Memorize which cells these organisms infect
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Recall the vectors for the organisms found in the blood
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Explain the relation between the organism and the clinical signs based on the pathophysiology of the organism
