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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