Michael, a 5 year old boy, has been complaining of itchiness, rash and irritation around the anal area. He was brought to the clinic by his mother, and to her surprise, the doctor performed a scotch tape test. This test is used to diagnose infestation of which parasite?
a. Mosquitoes
b. Fungus
c. Round worms
d. Pinworms
Answer: d. Pinworms
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a. Stomach b. Small intestine c. Large intestine d. Sigmoid colon
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A) French or Spanish B) Latin or Greek C) Gaelic or Roman D) Russian or Arabic
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