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문제
Which finding most strongly supports Giardia infection in a stool examination?
1Pear-shaped trophozoites with paired nuclei or characteristic cysts in stool✓ 정답
2Crescent-shaped intraerythrocytic gametocytes on blood smear
3Operculated eggs with prominent shoulders in fecal sample
4Acid-fast branching bacteria in modified stain preparation
해설
Giardia may be detected in stool as characteristic trophozoites or cysts. Because shedding can be intermittent, examination of specimens collected on separate days can improve detection.