Diagnosis
The definitive diagnosis is the obtainment of adult worms either by coughing them up or removing them with forceps, a bronchoscope, or endoscopic instruments. However, worms might be difficult to remove if firmly attached to the bronchial walls. M. laryngeus eggs found in the sputum or feces is another sure sign of infection.
The eggs closely resemble hookworm eggs, but Mammomonogamus eggs have a much thicker shell. Due to the individual variation on eosinophilia counts, this is not a reliable diagnostic tool.
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