A method for permanent fixation of eggs of enteroparasitic helminths

: The results using the Hoyer method for examining eggs of helminths enteroparasites are presented. This method is particularly suited for teaching and on research purposes. Using this technique in fecal sample containing eggs of A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, Uncinaria sp., Taenia sp., Diphyllobothrium sp., H. nana, H. diminuta and F. hepatica allowed the correct identification of then after 24 hours up to 180 days after the samples were obtained.