Parasitology

Ascaris Egg in Wastewater: Microscopic Identification

Microscopic detection of a helminth egg (presumably Ascaris spp.) in a native wastewater sample during sanitary-parasitological analysis.

Wastewater sample, helminth egg with a thick, bumpy shell, x400
Wastewater sample, helminth egg with a thick, bumpy shell, x400

A question from a subscriber. Can you identify the parasite? Wastewater x400.