This week's case is from my lab, with the photos taken by our excellent technical specialist, Heather Morris. The following structures were seen in lung cyst fluid. Identification?
These are beautiful pictures of protoscolices and hooks of Echinococcus granulosus complex parasites. We now know that human infection is caused by several species and genotypes within what was once thought of as a single species.
Beautiful hydatid cysts. The hooklets are clearly visible in the protoscolex and in the sand. For sure at this stage we can only identify as Echinococcus granulosis sensu lato. Florida Fan
echinococcus sp.....if not a case of versteria.... Up north there has been more cases of multilocularis or canadiensis so I wonder if it could be that instead of the old chestnut, granulosus. lovely pictures
These are beautiful pictures of protoscolices and hooks of Echinococcus granulosus complex parasites. We now know that human infection is caused by several species and genotypes within what was once thought of as a single species.
ReplyDeleteClint has spoken - (mike drop!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hydatid cysts. The hooklets are clearly visible in the protoscolex and in the sand. For sure at this stage we can only identify as Echinococcus granulosis sensu lato.
ReplyDeleteFlorida Fan
Lotsa sand!
ReplyDeleteEek I know!
ReplyDelete(read it aloud :) )
Arena hidatidica
ReplyDeleteQuistes hidatidicos
Ganchos visibles
Echinococcus
Nice pictures
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ReplyDeleteHydatid Cyst, from Echinococcus granulosis
ReplyDeleteechinococcus sp.....if not a case of versteria.... Up north there has been more cases of multilocularis or canadiensis so I wonder if it could be that instead of the old chestnut, granulosus.
ReplyDeletelovely pictures