Ehrlichia inclusion bodies, such as morulae, are visible in the cytoplasm of infected mononuclear phagocytic cells after 5-7 days. The type of ehrlichiosis that develops varies and depends on the infecting species and the type of leukocyte infected.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assistants employed by psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals have the highest hourly wages, with an average salary of $39,220.
Salary Outlook. The BLS reports that the median wage for a medical assistant was $29,610 in 2013, up slightly from the prior year. The best-paid 10 percent of medical assistants made more than $41,910, while the bottom 10 percent made less than $21,280.