Condition
Parasites and stool ova exam
David Cohen, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Stool ova and parasites exam is a test for the presence of a parasite or worm-like infection of the intestine from stool analysis.
- Ova refers to the egg stage of a parasite's life cycle.
- Some parasites are single-cell organisms such as amoeba, Giardia, and trichomonas, while others have a worm-like appearance.
Alternative names
Stool ova and parasites exam
Definition
Stool ova and parasites exam is a test for the presence of a parasite or worm-like infection of the intestine from stool analysis. Ova refers to the egg stage of a parasite's life cycle. Some parasites are single-cell organisms such as amoeba, Giardia, and trichomonas, while others have a worm-like appearance.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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