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Does pres. of vacuoles & smudge cells during coinfections mean sepsis? do rare bite cells mean anything in relation to those?can cause systemic symps?

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CBC Test Results: I assume you have read the CBC description. While the features described are non-specific, in aggregate they are worrisome. Without any other history, it is hard to be specific, but I would follow up with a hematologist.

Answered 9/18/2016

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