Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
Loa loa
Microfilaria of Loa loa
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Microfilaria with nuclei to the tip of the tail; diurnal periodicity
Length: 230 - 300 μm
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A Sheath
B Tip of tail
C Last nucleus
Microfilaria with nuclei to the tip of the tail; diurnal periodicity
Length: 230 - 300 μm
A Sheath
B Tip of tail
C Last nucleus