EM picture of Ehrlichia chaffeensis |
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Transmission electron micrograph of Ehrlichia chaffeensis in membrane-bound
inclusions (morulae) in the cytoplasm of THP-1 cells. Note: E.
chaffeensis is enveloped by 2 layers of membranes and has tubular
extracellular appendages (arrows). E. chaffeensis in binary fission
is pointed out by arrowhead. Magnification × 45,700. | |