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ID#:

2789

Caption:

This image depicts a photomicrograph of a canine whipworm, Trichuris vulpis ovum, that has been extracted from a dog’s intestine. T. vulpis is a parasite that attaches itself to the canine large intestinal mucosa, by embedding its head into the mucosal lining, thereby, causing intestinal inflammation.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin

Creation Date:

1978

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