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Nematode infections. Enterobius vermicularis, a roundworm also prevalent in developed countries, with characteristic cuticle, lateral alae and internal structure. The organism may be missed if associated with abundant faecal material and cellular debris (a, ×400). Gastric strongyloidiasis hyperinfection: adult nematode worms lying in gastric glands and showing associated active inflammation (b, ×200)
