Schistosoma

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Also known as:  Schistosomes

 

Description

Schistosoma is a genus of Trematodes (Flukes) Intestinal Parasites.  Infection with any of the species of Schistosoma is known as Schistosomiasis.

 

Species of Schistosoma

 Schistosoma bovis

 Schistosoma haematobium

 Schistosoma indicum

 Schistosoma intercalatum

 Schistosoma japonicum

 Schistosoma malayensis

 Schistosoma mansoni

 Schistosoma matheei

 Schistosoma mekongi

 Schistosoma spindale

 

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