Parasitology

Schistosoma mansoni: Egg Morphology and Diagnosis

Features of the helminth Schistosoma mansoni, the causative agent of intestinal schistosomiasis. Morphological signs of eggs with a lateral spine under microscopy.

Native preparation: Schistosoma mansoni eggs with a characteristic lateral spine
Native preparation: Schistosoma mansoni eggs with a characteristic lateral spine

🔬Schistosoma mansoni is a parasitic worm commonly found in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South America. ❗Approximately 54 million cases of this disease are reported annually.