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Semiquantitation scoring of helminth eggs and Blastocystis spp.a
| Density | Helminth eggs or larvae on a 10× wet prepn |
|---|---|
| Numerous/heavy/many | ≥10 eggs or larvae/field |
| Moderate | 3–9 eggs or larvae/field |
| Scanty/light/few | ≤2 eggs or larvae/5–10 fields |
| Rare/occasional | 2–5 organisms/entire 22- by 22-mm coverslip area |
Although Blastocystis spp. can be seen on a wet mount, the overall morphology, ability to find the organisms, and quantitation are enhanced from the permanent-stain smear (5).
