A physician suspects her patient has Paragonimus westermani based on the patient's physical and history. A stool sample is submitted for ova and parasite examination and is negative. You suggest the collection of a/an __________ specimen to assist with the diagnosis.

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Paragonimus westermani, a lung fluke, primarily causes symptoms related to the lungs. Sputum samples are more likely to contain the eggs of the parasite, aiding in the diagnosis, as opposed to stool samples which may be negative.

A Physician Suspects Her Patient Has Paragonimus Westermani Based on the Patient's