White Blood Cell Disorders and Platelets:: 1. Leukemoid Reaction vs Toxic Changes

Question

A peripheral blood smear with many myeloid cells (photograph) was presented for morphology review. Toxic vacuoles in the neutrophil and monocyte most likely represent:

Please select the single best answer

Cortisteroid injection
Viral infection
Tuberculosis
Septicemia

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