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Every week I will post a new Case, along with the answer to the previous case. Please feel free to write in with your answers, comments, and questions. Also check out my image archive website at http://parasitewonders.com. Enjoy!
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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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3 comments:
Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis infestation. Nice eggs and gorgeous larva in the second picture (looks like 6 legs to me). Excellent case!
For sure Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis as MicrobeMan has identified. The un-intended findings may very often be found in skin scrapings with a physician's request for Calcofluor stain and fungus culture, and the creatures may fluoresce as bright as they can be.
Florida fan
I've never seen them using Calcofluor white - that must be really neat to see! I'd love to see images if anyone has any.
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