Diagnostic Parasitology

Paragonimus westermani
Paragonimus westermani is known as the human lung fluke; the adults measure about 10 x 6 mm.  The oval ova have an operculum and are 80-120 by 45-70 µm.  The yellowish-brown ova are operculated and found in sputum and feces.


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