Rev. Saúde Pública 2006;12(3):277-290
Some aspects of Schistosoma mansoni strains originating from the States of Minas Gerais and S. Paulo, Brazil
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-89101978000300003
Some of the behavioral aspects of the Minas Gerais and S. Paulo states’ strains Schistosoma mansoni, concerning the penetration capability of cercariae of each strain and the relationship between hepatic granulomata and worms, were studied. The Minas Gerais’ strain cercariae present more penetration capability and the ratio between the numbers of hepatic granulomata and number of worms varied inversely with the number of infecting worms per mouse, in both strains.
Some aspects of Schistosoma mansoni strains originating from the States of Minas Gerais and S. Paulo, Brazil
Keywords: Schistosoma mansoni; Schistosomiasis
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