Multiple Choice
Rhabditiform larvae measuring 275 mmicrons with a long buccal capsule and a small genital primordium was identified as hookworm.Which one of the following statements explains this discrepancy?
A) A technical error occurred in identification.
B) The larvae characteristics represent Strongyloides stercoralis; therefore the organism was incorrectly reported out.
C) The larvae characteristics represent pinworm; therefore the organism was incorrectly reported out.
D) No error occurred. Hookworm is the correct identification for an organism with these characteristics.
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