Answer to Case 311

Answer:  Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura eggs.As noted by a few of the readers, both fertilized and unfertilized Ascaris ova are present.  It is common to see co-infections with geohelminths in patients from endemic settings. Therefore, a good take home point is:  if you see one parasite, keep looking!
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