Parasitology

Parasitology Challenge: Unknown Object in Urine Sediment

A diagnostic parasitology challenge: a motile microorganism, 130 µm long, was found in a native urine sediment preparation. Identify the object from the photos.

🐍 Parasitology Challenge This week’s case is a kind of puzzle for you to solve. This object was observed in urine sediment. Initially, it moved, but died very quickly. Its length is approximately 130 micrometers. Image #1: Wet mount, 10x objective Image #2: Wet mount, 40x objective

❓ Can you identify the parasite? ANSWER TOMORROW!