EM picture of Ehrlichia chaffeensis

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New Taxonomy of the Family Anaplasmataceae
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EM picture of Ehrlichia chaffeensis
 

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.