Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Case of the Week 775

This week's case was inspired by Dr. Eric Rosenbaum. Several objects were submitted for parasite identification, including tan-white hair-like structures measuring 30 mm long by <0.2 mm wide. Here is their appearance by light microscopy. How would you sign this case out?



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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    Not a parasite??

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  2. Florida FanMay 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM

    The objects don’t have neither external nor internal organs. We have a common saying:”No head, no tail, no guts, no parasites”. These objects appear to be vegetal origin.

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  3. AnatolyMay 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM

    Rodent hair

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  4. AnonymousMay 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM

    Not a parasite; Specimen suggestive of hair or fibers.

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  5. Florida FanMay 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM

    Some people blame the press for “fake news “, somehow these pictures closely parallel those published on the New York Times.

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