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1. Fertilized Ascaris eggs contain an embryo, unfertilized eggs contain protoplasm, and embryonated eggs contain an infective larva. Decorticated eggs lack an outer coating and can be fertilized, unfertilized, or embryonated. 2. A negative stool examination does not rule out an Ascaris infection, as it can take up to 40 days after infection for eggs to appear in stool. 3. A single Ascaris infection can block the intestines and cause complications like hemorrhage or appendicitis, potentially leading to i
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- Kristine Merhan
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