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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.
The Fine Print:
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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Adult female of Ascaris lumbricoides.
The three lips typical for ascarids are nicely visible! Wonderful picture!
Ascaris lumbricoides. Probably a female by size
Luis.
A trilobate, a female Ascaris lumbricoides.
Florida Fan
Length of the worm,trilobate mouth and straight tail.... all go in favour of female Ascaris lumbricoides
The overall appearance is for an Ascaris lumbricoides worm.Although female Ascarids are usually slightly longer than males, a size of 30 cm is possible for both. However, its tail is neither coiled nor curved, so it is more likely not a male worm. Moreover, I can see a "vulvar waist" near the middle of the worm (not easy to identify in this picture) which is a characteristic feature of FEMALE Ascaris lumbricoides worm.
Ascaris lumbricoides female ?
Ascaris lumbricoides female
Ascaris
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