Detection of active an Schistosoma haematobium invasion in a patient, based on the microscopic examination of urine
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https://doi.org/10.17420/ap7003.535Keywords:
Schistosoma haematobium, egg, miracidium, human host, Cameroon, PolandAbstract
A parasitological examination of urine from a patient from Cameroon was performed. The eggs of Schistosoma haematobium were observed. Most of the eggs were viable and contained miracidia; these were subjected to observation. These observations may be useful in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis.
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