Which method is most useful for diagnosing Oxyuris equi infection in a horse?
Correct answer: B. Perianal adhesive tape examination
- A. Routine blood smear examination
- B. Perianal adhesive tape examination
- C. Urine sediment examination
- D. Sputum microscopy
Explanation
Female Oxyuris equi worms deposit their eggs around the perineum, where they can be collected with transparent adhesive tape. Faecal examination may miss the infection because eggs are not usually deposited inside the intestine.
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