The Most Definitive Test to Diagnose a Helminth Infection Is

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Multiple Choice

The most definitive test to diagnose a helminth infection is _______.

• A) an ova and parasite smear for microscopy
• B) a serological test for the presence of anti-helminthic antibodies
• C) a blood cell count to look for elevated levels of eosinophils
• D) a good medical history of the patient, including recent foreign travel

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