A 40-year old man complained to the hospital of fever, chills and abdominal pain. Based on clinical history, the man has elevated ALT and AST enzyme assay with gradual hepatomegaly. The patient submitted stool sample and the following are the results: Many cysts seen with 4 nuclei Eccentric karyosome observed Ingested RBC present Bacteria (Moderate) What possible parasite the patient has been infected with? Explain why. What possible additional lab tests are necessary to prove the patient’s diagnosis? Explain why. What is the possible diagnosis of the patient? Explain why.

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A 40-year old man complained to the hospital of fever, chills and abdominal pain. Based on clinical history, the man has elevated ALT and AST enzyme assay with gradual hepatomegaly. The patient submitted stool sample and the following are the results:

Many cysts seen with 4 nuclei

Eccentric karyosome observed

Ingested RBC present

Bacteria (Moderate)

  1. What possible parasite the patient has been infected with? Explain why.
  2. What possible additional lab tests are necessary to prove the patient’s diagnosis? Explain why.
  3. What is the possible diagnosis of the patient? Explain why.
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