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Trichinella spiralis in human muscle
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is the parasite Trichinella spiralis in human muscle tissue. The parasite is transmitted by eating undercooked meats, especially pork. The cysts hatch in the intestines and produce large numbers of larvae that migrate into muscle tissue.Ascaris lumbricoides egg
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is an egg of Ascaris lumbricoides. Ascarides are roundworms, a common parasitic infection throughout the world. It is estimated that as many as 1 billion people (one sixth of the world population) may be infected with roundworms.Pinworm, close-up of the head
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is the head of a pinworm. Pinworms are most common in children. They are easily transmitted and sometimes appear in small outbreaks among school children.Hookworm rhabditiform larva
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M The larva of a hookworm is visible in the center of this photograph. Review Date: 5/2/2006 Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Infectious Diseases Division and Dept.Hookworm egg
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is a hookworm egg. Hookworms hatch in damp vegetation. Their larvae can enter the human body through the skin, even without cuts or abrasions.Crab lice
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This photograph shows pubic lice clinging to individual hairs (the small, whitish specks). The reddish, crusted areas with scabs (excoriated areas) are caused by scratching. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Review Date: 5/2/2006 Reviewed By: D.Scabies mite, photomicrograph of the stool
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is a photomicrograph of scabies feces in skin scrapings. This material is thought to cause an allergic-type reaction which may be responsible for the intense itching. The itching may persist long after the scabies mites are killed because the dead eggs and mite feces remain in the skin.Trichuris trichiura egg
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is the classical appearance of the Trichuria (whipworm) egg. The eggs are highly infectious. After a person eats contaminated food, the worms hatch from the eggs and live in the intestine, causing vomiting and diarrhea.Roundworm eggs - ascariasis
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Roundworms are the most common type of worm infection. It is estimated that there are 4,000,000 cases in the United States at any time. Infection is more common in warm climates.
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