Parasitological examination (stool)

General Information

Parasitological examination of feces is important for the timely detection of intestinal parasites (helminths, protozoa). The test provides diagnostics of the infection and proper treatment planning, which is necessary for both children and adults.

Parasitological examination of feces

Enterobius vermicularis,Enterobiosis is the most common helminthosis. Enterobiosis is caused by a small white worm Enterobius vermicularis or Oxyuris vermicularis. Enterobius is called a sword in another way. Its egg matures in 4-6 hours and a mobile worm is formed in it. If a mature egg gets into the mouth of a person, he will get sick with enterobiosis. Enterobius lives in the intestine of an infected person. It comes out mainly at night and lays its eggs in the folds around the perianal opening.

Ascaris lumbricoides -Human-specific cylindrical worm (nematode) that causes ascariasis.

Ascariasis is one of the most common parasitic diseases. It is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. The clinical picture reflects the stages of the parasitic cycle of Ascarida, with manifestations caused by lung larvae and adult parasites of the small intestine:

• Transient interstitial hypereosinophilic pneumonia Loeffler: spastic cough, sneezing, serous sputum containing eosinophils and Charcot-Leyden crystals;
• Polymorphic allergies;
• Enteritis: pain around the navel, vomiting, disturbance of movement of intestinal contents; The number of parasites in the intestine may exceed 40; At this level, it exerts mechanical and toxic effects and can cause intestinal obstruction and protein-calorie malabsorption.