Parasite ID request

[MLTechie]

I have two specimens, the cyst like organism is from a dog fecal smear, and the worm like structure is from a bird fecal smear. They were both done in iodine.

I think the worm like structure is most likely an artifact, but looked similar to a thread worm. As for the dog sample, it appeared to by some form of cyst. Something like Taenia Saginata.

Thanks in advance,

MLTechie

[Lene]

Hi, I'm not an expert in animal parasitic nematodes, but this could definitely one of the parasitic nematodes. The "cysts" look more like parasitic nematode eggs. Maybe something in the line of Ascaris sp., but as mentioned, I'm not an expert in animal parasites.

Regards
Lene