A modification of Graham's anal tape technique for detection of oxyurid worm eggs involves a coverslip or microscope slide covered with a thin layer of adhesive. The worm eggs stick to the adhesive and can be directly observed under the microscope.
Seccion de Veterinaria, Centro Nacional de Microbiología, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ctra. Majadahonda-Pozuelo Km. 2, 28220 Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.