A parasitic infection is suspected. What type of culture is the nurse likely to collect?
A) Blood
B) Urine
C) Stool
D) Sputum
C
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When investigators search for parasitic sources of infection, the stool is examined for ova and parasites. Blood, urine, and sputum are unlikely to reflect signs of parasitic infection.
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