Flotation Technique for Fecal Parasite Concentration Methods
This technique is predominantly used in parasitology laboratories. By exploiting the density of the parasites, particularly eggs, it allows the parasites to float to the top of a dense ...
Good review of Schistosoma
On Left: Schistosoma mansoni – It’s intestinal schistosomiasis
In the Middle: Schistosoma hematoboitem – It is a major agent of schistosomiasis; more specifically, ...
Schistosoma mansoni eggs
Schistosoma mansoni eggs are large (114 to 180 µm long by 45-70 µm wide) and have a characteristic shape, with a prominent lateral spine near the posterior end.
The anterior end ...
The eggs of Schistosoma haematobium
The eggs of Schistosoma haematobium are large (110-170 µm long by 40-70 µm wide) and bear a conspicuous terminal spine. Eggs contain a mature miracidium when shed in urine.
