Mr. Gregorio is a 38-year-old patient who presents with complaints of anal pruritus. As part of your examination you complete a cellulose tape test. The cellulose tape test is used for the detec-tion of:
a. enterobiasis.
b. carcinoma.
c. amebiasis.
d. steatorrhea.
A
Enterobiasis (pinworm infestation) is detected by the cellulose tape test. Pinworms are collected by applying tape to the perianal folds and then pressing the tape on a glass slide.
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