A 9-year-old boy accompanied by his mother reports that since he came home from summer camp he has had fever, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramps, and watery stools that contain blood and mucus. The clinician should recognize the importance of:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stool for ova and parasites is important because the symptoms described are consistent with giardiasis, which is caused by a parasite that can be identified in stool samples.

A 9-Year-Old Boy Accompanied by His Mother Reports That Since