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Microscopy of Hymenolepis nana Eggs in Stool Samples

Explore the morphology of Hymenolepis nana eggs in stool samples using native preparations and Lugol's solution staining, with microscopy at 400x and 600x magnification.

Vladimir Turitsyn Vladimir Turitsyn 1 min
Stool smear in Lugol's solution, dwarf tapeworm egg with oncosphere, ×400
Stool smear in Lugol's solution, dwarf tapeworm egg with oncosphere, ×400
Native stool preparation, oval Hymenolepis nana egg with oncosphere hooks, ×400
Native stool preparation, oval Hymenolepis nana egg with oncosphere hooks, ×400
Native stool preparation, dwarf tapeworm egg with filaments and oncosphere, ×600
Native stool preparation, dwarf tapeworm egg with filaments and oncosphere, ×600
Native stool preparation, Hymenolepis nana egg close-up, oncosphere details, ×600
Native stool preparation, Hymenolepis nana egg close-up, oncosphere details, ×600

🔬 Dwarf tapeworm eggs. Stool. Native preparation and smear in Lugol’s solution. Magnification X400, X600

🙏The publication was kindly provided by Cand. Biol. Sci., Associate Professor, Parasitologist Vladimir Turitsyn

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