Trematode Introduction

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Trematode Introduction
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The Schistosomes
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Schistosomes - Distribution
Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosoma spp. - Life cycles
Bulinus S.h.
Oncomelanis S.j.
Biomphalaira S.m.
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Schistosome - miracidium
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Schistosome Snail hosts
Biomphalaria S. mansoni
Bulinus S. haematobium
Oncomelania S. japonicum
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Schistosome Snail habitats
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Schistosome - cercaria
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Cercarial dermatitis
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Schistosomules
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Schistosoma mansoni - Adults
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Schistosoma eggs
S. haematobium
S. mansoni
S. japonicum
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Schistosome Pathology
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Schistosome Pathology (cont.)
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Schistosome Pathology (cont.)
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S. Haematobium bloody urine
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Schistosome Immunity
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Schistosome Immunity
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Schistosome Immunity
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Schistosome Immunity (cont.)
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Schistosome treatment -Praziquantel
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Schistosome prevention