Stool: Dientamoeba fragilis – Shipped April 2011
Educational Highlights
- In contrast to many pathogenic protozoa, which have a high prevalence in developing regions of the world, high prevalence rates of D. fragilis have been reported from countries where high levels of health standards are to be expected.
- The stained smear is the only method that ensures maintaining the morphology of the organism.
CMPT is a program of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.