Saturday, March 30, 2013

Parasite case from Romania

Parasites in faeces - Can you identify these particles?

28 years old male from Romania has lost weight and is suffering , abdominal pain and diarrhea.
During the doctor´s examination, faecal specimen was taken and stained with iodine for parasites. Particles found from faeces are 15-20 micrometers.



















Answer: Artifacts (Pollen grain)
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