Cedrick wrote:
on.-is it human?
two.-however there is something on OBGYN
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The large cells are associated with a zoonotic parasite found in human gut. (This parasite has not been described so far.)
I am inclined to consider that the large cells are either symbiotic to this parasite or arise from the capsule of the giant cells of the parasite itself (not shown on the image). They appear essential for this parasite ability to fool and disrupt host immunity.
Ammonia is the main product of this parasite excretions. If these cells belong to a commensal, is there a protozoan that would thrive in ammonia and also devour yeast, bacteria, lymphocytes that would come its way?
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Could you please elaborate on OBGYN lead?
Thanks.
Edited by newbie on 06/27/06 - 02:59 PM
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| Cedrick
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Thank you for your answer re Clue Cells posted on Vaginal discharge thread.
However,
1. the specimen in question is from intestines and not from vagina
2. the cells have distinct shape with clearly delineated margins unlike v.clue cells
3. material inside them is not bacteria (around 10 microns diam), kidney-shaped or much larger round yeast spores
4. material inside them is always at the center, rather than clinging to margins as in vaginal clue cells.
But. Is there an equivalent of clue cells in the intestines?
Edited by newbie on 07/01/06 - 07:23 PM
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| bactitech
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I know how to identify parasites in O&P preps. I have never studied cytology, so really can't help you out. Cytology is a totally different training cycle, and they take a different registry examination. This would obviously come under the realm of a pathologist also.
I have no idea whether there are clue cell equivalents in the intestines.
It would also help to post a REAL picture instead of a drawing of the cells you're trying to ID.
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