Case #353 - August, 2013
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A 27-year-old man sought medical assistance for gastrointestinal symptoms that included watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. He reported no international travel within the last year. A fecal specimen was collected in zinc-PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) for ova-and-parasite (O&P) testing. A smear was prepared and stained with trichrome stain. Figures A-C show what was observed in moderately high numbers on the smear. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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