Parasitology · NEET PG Preparation Microbiology
A 6-year-old child presents with periorbital edema, myalgia, and marked peripheral eosinophilia after consuming undercooked pork. Which diagnostic mo…
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A 6-year-old child presents with periorbital edema, myalgia, and marked peripheral eosinophilia after consuming undercooked pork. Which diagnostic modality is most specific during the acute phase of this infection?
- A.Stool microscopy for embryonated eggs
- B.Stoke's nutrient agar culture
- C.Muscle biopsy demonstrating encysted larvaeCorrect answer
- D.Anal swab for Graham slide test
Solution
The presentation is classic for trichinellosis caused by Trichinella spiralis. The larvae encyst in striated muscle, and definitive diagnosis during the acute phase is established via a muscle biopsy showing encysted larvae.
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