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Enterobius vermicularis Eggs in Stool: Enterobiasis in a Child

Stool microscopy in enterobiasis: detection of characteristic asymmetric Enterobius vermicularis eggs in a child. A clinical case from the laboratory.

Yulia Shaykhetdinova Yulia Shaykhetdinova 1 min
Stool smear microscopy: Enterobius vermicularis eggs with characteristic asymmetry
Stool smear microscopy: Enterobius vermicularis eggs with characteristic asymmetry
Stool smear microscopy: massive accumulation of pinworm eggs in the field of view
Stool smear microscopy: massive accumulation of pinworm eggs in the field of view
Stool specimen microscopy: Enterobius vermicularis eggs against a background of detritus
Stool specimen microscopy: Enterobius vermicularis eggs against a background of detritus

Pinworms in a child’s stool.

🙏 Images kindly provided by Yulia Shaykhetdinova, Medical Laboratory Technician. District Hospital, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.

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