Parasite
stool examination
This study identifies the 16 parasite species responsible for more than 95% of parasitic intestinal infections worldwide.
In case of unexplained periodic intestinal complaints , it is advisable to request a parasite test.
16 types of parasites
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Balantidium coli
- Blastocystis hominis
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Cystoisospora belli
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Fasciola hepatica
- Fasciolopsis buski
- Giardia lamblia
- Schistosoma
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Taenia
- Trichuris trichiura
