Case of the Week 683

 This week ' s case is from a 4 year old boy with sudden onset of ' explosive ' watery diarrhea, accompanied by low grade fever, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. A stool specimen was obtained after 1 week of symptoms, and the following objects were noted on a modified acid fast stain. They measure approximately 5 micrometers in diameter. Here are some questions to consider:1. What parasite is shown?2. Name 3 common ways that infection is acquired.3. What is the typical recommended treatment?4. What are the risk factors for severe infection.As with last week, Hadel Go is serving as a guest author, and will help us answer these questions later this week. Stay tuned!
Source: Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites - Category: Parasitology Source Type: blogs