Microscopic Examination (cont.) - Ova and Parasite Examination

6. WBCs (eosinophils) which usually indicate the presence of an immune response (which may or may not be related to a parasitic infection).

7. Macrophages which may be present in bacterial or parasitic infections.

8. Charcot-Leyden crystals which may be found when disintegrating eosinophils are present (may or may not be related to a parasitic infection).

9. Fungi (Candida spp.) and other yeasts and yeastlike fungi.