Key features for microscopic identification of Enterobius vermicularis eggs in a perianal swab: asymmetric shape and helminth eggshell morphology.
🔍 Today, for the first time in 7 months, a pinworm egg was detected in a patient. In the field of view - an Enterobius vermicularis egg. Note the characteristic morphology: oval, slightly asymmetric shape and a smooth, colorless shell. 🥚How often do you encounter such guests? Or have they become a museum rarity?
🙏 The publication was kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow
Morphology of pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs during microscopy of a perianal swab for enterobiasis in a child. Characteristic asymmetric eggs with larvae.
Microscopy of Enterobius vermicularis eggs: characteristic asymmetrical shape, double-contoured shell, and features of laboratory diagnosis of enterobiasis.
Microscopic identification of Enterobius vermicularis pinworms: distinguishing features of the male and mature female with eggs in parasitological examination.
