[Characterization of Schistosoma mansoni strains by morphometry of adult worms derived from single-sex infection]

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2003 Nov-Dec;36(6):755-7. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822003000600020.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Mice were infected with only one sex cercaria derived from sympatric strains of Schistosoma mansoni. Adult worms presented significative differences (p < 0.05) regarding suckers, testicular lobes, ovary and thickness of the tegument. Data show that morphometric study of unisexual infection worms can be also used for characterization of Schistosoma mansoni strains.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomphalaria / parasitology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Muridae / parasitology
  • Schistosoma mansoni / anatomy & histology*
  • Schistosoma mansoni / classification
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Sex Factors