Parasitology

Microscopy of Enterobius vermicularis: Eggs and Larval Emergence

Microscopic identification features of Enterobius vermicularis eggs in enterobiasis: shell morphology and a rare shot of a pinworm larva emerging from an egg.

⚠Correct answer to the parasitology problem: Enterobius vermicularis - pinworm egg with a newly emerged larva. Caught this worm in action! 👉More shots from that case below →