You are attempting to identify the type of helminth that has been isolated from a patient stool sample.  The most important consideration to make this distinction is to

A. look at the gross anatomy to determine if the body is segmented or not.
B. ask the patient about recent food and water consumption.
C. determine if the cells are eukaryotic or bacterial by looking for nuclei.
D. examine the sample to see if microscopic eggs are present.


Answer: A

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