Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites

This following amazing case was generously donated by Dr. Donald Jungkind at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA The foll...

Answer: Strongyloides larvae identified in a respiratory specimen. Although larvae in a respiratory specimen could be due to a number of ...

The following punch biopsy was submitted for identification of an ectoparasite. (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE) Identification? What is the pr...

Answer: Ixodes spp. tick As FP from VT mentioned, "This is an Ixodes hard tick. Could be scapularis , scutal plate is the right shap...

The following objects were seen on a stool ova and parasite examination from a patient with diarrhea and abdominal pain. They measure approx...

Answer: Balantidium coli trophozoites. These protozoa are distinguished by their large size, cilia, and "kidney-bean" shaped nuc...

The following were an incidental finding at autopsy. Shown are hematoxylin and eosin stained sections of human tongue. (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ...

Answer, Part I: Trichinella spp. Although Trichinella spiralis is the most common species to infect humans in the United States, it is g...

The following was seen in an unstained wet preparation of stool from a patient complaining of abdominal pain (400X original magnification). ...

Answer: Taenia spp. ovum I also asked "What is a serious complication of infection with this organism?" Neuro Nurse answered thi...