Parasitology

Diphyllobothrium latum Eggs in Stool Microscopy

A clinical case of Diphyllobothrium latum (broad tapeworm) eggs detected in a native stool smear from a 72-year-old patient. Morphological features of the parasite.

Native stool smear, Diphyllobothrium latum egg
Native stool smear, Diphyllobothrium latum egg

A 72-year-old man. Diphyllobothrium latum eggs were found.

🙏 The publication was kindly provided by Anastasia Yasyreva.