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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ova in stool are not of diagnostic significance in:
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The correct answer is  Ans. (c) StrongyloidesRef: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology 24th ed.* Ova/egg in stool is not required for diagnosis of Strongyloides.* In the other given cases like ankylostoma, Enterobius, and trichuris if ova/egg is seen, it indicates infestation of that parasite.* Remember: shape of Trichuris trichura egg: Barrel shaped