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Under a magnification of 500X, this photomicrograph of an unstained, mounted, formalin preserved fecal sample, revealed the presence a giant intestinal fluke, Fasciolopsis buski egg. F. buski ova are broadly ellipsoidal, operculated, and measure 130-150µm long, by 60-90µm wide. The eggs are unembryonated when passed in feces.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin
Creation Date: 1973
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