A definitive diagnosis of ascariasis can be made by observing which of the following
Correct Answer: An adult worm passed during a bowel movement
Description: Identification of adult worms passed by an individual can ensure a definitive diagnosis. Although an eosinophilia accompanies ascariasis, this condition can be caused by other infections and by various allergic conditions. Motile larvae in a stool are indicative of infection with Strongyloides stercoralis. Nematode larvae cannot be seen in an x-ray.
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