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Case #187 – September, 2006
A 35-year-old man was seen by a physician for diarrhea and abdominal pain. An ova and parasites (O & P) examination was ordered, along with other tests. The objects in Figures A and B were seen on a modified acid-fast stained stool smear and measured 8 to 10 µm. The images were taken at 1000× magnification. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
Figure A
Image B
The images in this case were kindly contributed by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory.
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