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*Chronic blood loss may demonstrate [[iron deficiency anemia]] picture on [[peripheral smear]] examination with [[microcytic]] and [[hypochromic]] [[anemia]]. | *Chronic blood loss may demonstrate [[iron deficiency anemia]] picture on [[peripheral smear]] examination with [[microcytic]] and [[hypochromic]] [[anemia]]. | ||
*The laboratory diagnosis of [[whip worm]] infection is confirmed by demonstration of [[whip worm]] eggs on [[stool examination]]. | *The laboratory diagnosis of [[whip worm]] infection is confirmed by demonstration of [[whip worm]] eggs on [[stool examination]]. | ||
[[Image:Whipworm.jpg|300px|align right|Whipworm and its eggs]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2],Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [3]
Overview
The diagnosis of whip worm infection is confirmed by a stool examination for ova and parasites, it will demonstrate the presence of whipworm eggs. There are no specific laboratory findings associated with whip worm infection. Chronic blood loss may demonstrate a iron deficiency anemia picture on peripheral blood smear examination with microcytic and hypochromic anemia.
Laboratory Findings
There are no specific laboratory findings associated with whip worm infection.
- Chronic blood loss may demonstrate iron deficiency anemia picture on peripheral smear examination with microcytic and hypochromic anemia.
- The laboratory diagnosis of whip worm infection is confirmed by demonstration of whip worm eggs on stool examination.
