What number of stool cultures will verify that a patient is free from helmintic infestation?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Five
ANS: C
For most cases of helmintic infestation, the patient is considered cured after three stool cultures are negative. Specimens from a patient with fluke infestation should be negative for several months before the patient is considered to be cured.
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