Since this is Case 101, I figured I would give a case that is suitable for "parasitology 101". Hopefully, you will all enjoy this straight forward case:
Identify the following eggs from stool wet preparation. They measure approximately 30 microns in length:
Clonorchis sinensis. I just learned that the name Clonorchis comes from the Latin (I presume, or maybe Greek) clon = divided and orchis = testes, referring to the paired testes. BW in VT
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5 comments:
clonorchis sinensis
Clonorchis sinensis eggs (first choice) could also be Opisthorchis viverrini eggs???
Clonorchis sinensis. I just learned that the name Clonorchis comes from the Latin (I presume, or maybe Greek) clon = divided and orchis = testes, referring to the paired testes. BW in VT
This like fasiola
Any travel or medical history?
Great images!
Size and shape of eggs are very interesting.
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