infectious diseases
Trichuriasis
Diagnosis of Trichuriasis
Microscopic examination of stool Diagnosis of trichuriasis is made by microscopic examination of stool; the characteristic lemon-shaped eggs with clear opercula at both ends are readily apparent. When anoscopy, proctoscopy, or colonoscopy is done for other indications, wiggling adult worms may be seen protruding into the bowel lumen. Complete blood count (CBC) is done to check for anemia. 