Schistosoma Mansoni
Schistosoma Mansoni (9 of 9)
Minor Species S. Intercalatum infection. This is diagnosed by the presence of terminally spined eggs in the faeces, (the other terminally spined schistosome eggs, those of S. haematobium , are only found...
Schistosoma Mansoni (8 of 9)
Schistosoma Mansoni in the cecum S. haematobium Infection Adult parasites are found in small venules around the bladder and ureter, with the majority of egg deposition in the tissues of these organs,...
Schistosoma Mansoni (7 of 9)
Pathology Associated with Infection by Other Species of Schistosome. S. japonicum Infection The primary cause of pathology here is a granulomatous reaction to egg trapped in the liver, and both the...
Schistosoma Mansoni (6 of 9)
Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis - Again, this aspect of the disease is only seen a few years after infection. The pathology is similar to that seen in the intestine, with a cellular, granulomatous inflammation...
Schistosoma Mansoni (5 of 9)
The Chronic Phase of Infection. This is the more important aspect of Schistosoma mansoni pathology, and may be divided into two areas Intestinal Schistosomiasis - This and the hepatic schistosomiasis...
Schistosoma Mansoni (4 of 9)
Acute Schistosomiasis - Also called 'Katayama' fever. This is associated with the onset of the female parasite laying eggs, (approximately 5 weeks after infection), and granuloma formation around eggs...
Schistosoma Mansoni (3 of 9)
The eggs, which are highly antigenic and can induce an intense granulomatous response, migrate through the bowel or bladder wall to be shed via feces or urine. During this time (approximately 10 d)...
Schistosoma Mansoni (2 of 9)
In spite of to have tried to move the parasite with the pressure of the water spurt, but this action was impossible.
Schistosoma Mansoni (1 of 9)
This 63 year-old female a colonoscopy was performed due to an abdominal pain.
Schistosoma Mansoni in the Cecum (9 of 9)
The geographic distribution and pathophysiology of schistosomiasis reflect the unique life cycle of these parasites. Schistosomes infect particular species of susceptible freshwater snails in endemic...