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What type of specimens are commonly requested for parasite examination?
What type of specimens are commonly requested for parasite examination?
- Blood sample and saliva specimen
- Fecal specimen (ova and parasite) and blood (malarial parasites) (correct)
- Urine specimen and sputum sample
- Tissue biopsy and skin scraping
Which parasites are primarily used for diagnostic evidence of E.histolytica in the cecal area?
Which parasites are primarily used for diagnostic evidence of E.histolytica in the cecal area?
- Schistosoma haematobium eggs and microfilariae of Wuchereria
- Helminths and amoebae
- Strongyloides larvae and Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites
- Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and E.histolytica (correct)
What is the purpose of using purgative solutions like magnesium sulfate or sodium sulfate?
What is the purpose of using purgative solutions like magnesium sulfate or sodium sulfate?
- To treat fungal infections
- To induce vomiting
- To cleanse the intestinal tract for parasite examination (correct)
- To stabilize blood glucose levels
Where can Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites be recovered from?
Where can Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites be recovered from?
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Which type of solution is used in enema specimens for parasite examination?
Which type of solution is used in enema specimens for parasite examination?
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What types of parasites can be identified in unstained and concentrated specimens?
What types of parasites can be identified in unstained and concentrated specimens?
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What is the purpose of a tight-fitting lid on containers used for parasite examination specimens?
What is the purpose of a tight-fitting lid on containers used for parasite examination specimens?
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On rare occasions, which parasite larvae can be recovered for examination?
On rare occasions, which parasite larvae can be recovered for examination?
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Which type of specimen is NOT commonly requested for parasite examination according to the text?
Which type of specimen is NOT commonly requested for parasite examination according to the text?
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