You See Acid-Fast Oocysts in a Fecal Sample from a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

You see acid-fast oocysts in a fecal sample from a patient who has diarrhea. What is the MOST likely cause?

• A) Cryptosporidium
• B) Giardia
• C) diatoms
• D) Entamoeba
• E) Taenia

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Definitions:

Arrangement

The way in which items or elements are organized or laid out.

Involuntary Urination

The unintentional release of urine, which can occur due to a lack of control over bladder functions, also known as urinary incontinence.

External Urethral Sphincter

A muscle that controls the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra.

Incompetence

The inability of a structure, such as a valve within the body, to perform its function properly, often leading to the leakage or backflow of blood.