Pinworm Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Pinworm and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| This suspicious form, seen in a scotch tape prep, measures 54 micro meters by 28 micro meters. | View Page |
| Match each parasite listed here with its corresponding diagnostic stage: | View Page |
| This suspicious form, seen on a scotch tape prep, measures 54 µm by 28 µm. | View Page |
| Perianal itching is the major symptom of infection with both forms of the organism pictured here. This parasite is the causative agent of: | View Page |
| Match each parasite listed here with the pictures of its corresponding egg:Note: Answers may be used more than once. | View Page |
| Which of the following parasites, whose common names are listed below, is/are intestinal in nature? | View Page |
| The only nematode egg that is characteristically flattened on one side is: | View Page |
| Label the morphologic structures on this parasite form: | View Page |
| A 4 year old female from South Carolina was rushed to the emergency room who was suffering from malaise, bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. Examination revealed rectal prolapse. Stool was submitted for parasitic examination and this suspicious form was seen. It measures 45 µm by 20 µm. Which of the following is the correct identity of this suspicious form? | View Page |
| A 6 year old female presented to the local clinic complaining of intense perianal itching and diarrhea. The doctor ordered a cellophane tape prep and stool for routine culture and parasitic examination. The cellophane tape prep revealed suspicious form on the left. The stool culture was negative. The form on the right was seen upon examination of the stool for parasites, which measures 10 µm. Label these two suspicious forms: | View Page |
| This parasite measure 50 µm by 30 µm. Its common name is: | View Page |
| Enterobius Vermicularis Pinworm Ova Another parasite which may be seen in urine is the Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) ova. The ovum is ovoid in shape with one side flattened. The embryo is separated from the shell by a clear space. | View Page |
| True or false? This slide shows Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm). | View Page |