A 21-year-old patient is brought to the physician because of
a 1-week history of fever and fatigue. During this period,
he has also had decreased appetite and a weight loss (around 1.5
kg). His temperature is 39.2°C, pulse is 118/min, respirations are 16/min,
and blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. Physical examination shows enlarged
lymph nodes in the neck area. Laboratory studies show a hemoglobin
concentration of 150 g/l, a leukocyte count of 21,000/mm 3 . An acute bacterial infection is diagnosed. The picture shows a photo of a peripheral
blood smear. Which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in the
differential leukocyte count?

Question

A 21-year-old patient is brought to the physician because of
a 1-week history of fever and fatigue. During this period,
he has also had decreased appetite and a weight loss (around 1.5
kg). His temperature is 39.2°C, pulse is 118/min, respirations are 16/min,
and blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. Physical examination shows enlarged
lymph nodes in the neck area. Laboratory studies show a hemoglobin
concentration of 150 g/l, a leukocyte count of 21,000/mm 3 . An acute bacterial infection is diagnosed. The picture shows a photo of a peripheral
blood smear. Which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in the
differential leukocyte count?

Accepted Answer

increased number of neutrophils with left shift

Answer

increased number of neutrophils with right shift

Answer

increased number of lymphocytes

Answer

increased number of eosinophils and basophils

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