KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 126 · KROK (Dentistry)
A patient complains of frequent bowel movements and stool with blood admixtures ("raspberry jelly" stool). Microscopic examination revealed large mononuclear cells with absorbed red blood cells. What protozoon is this morphological structure typical for?
- A. Giardia lamblia
- B. Campylobacter jejuni
- C. Entamoeba histolytica
- D. Toxoplasma gondii
- E. Balantidium coli
Hint
Look for the intestinal protozoon whose invasive tissue form ingests red blood cells.
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