Simpler tools for peritoneal dialysis of term newborns and young infants.

stool examination report was negative for any ova and cysts. The Pathologist reported that the black objects under study were not worms but of vegetable origin. On taking detailed dietary history it was found that those 'worms' appeared in the stool following ingestion of banana. Mother of the child was reassured about the nature of the 'worms'. The edible part of banana is sweet pulp and core consists of a string of sterile seeds. The pulp is light cream in color, though the seeds are slightly darker but are not visible distinctly. These become slightly visible sometime in over ripened banana. The author could not find any explanation for the change of color of the banana seeds from cream color to black color in this case.