Phenotypic characterization of Schistosoma mansoni adult wormsrecovered from undernourished mice: a morphometric study focusing on the reproductive system

A morphometric study focusing on some features of the reproductive system of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms was performed, aiming to complete previously reported data concerning the effects of undernourishment of the host on the parasites. Male worms were significantly affected (p<0.05) regardin...

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Main Authors: Renata Heisler Neves, Sheila Andrade de Oliveira, José Roberto Machado-Silva, Eridan Coutinho, Delir Corrêa Gomes
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2002
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
Nutritional status
Morphometric study
Phenotypic plasticity
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Arctic
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/91f0952bdfc24fa0bef0809e8aec7485
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Summary:A morphometric study focusing on some features of the reproductive system of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms was performed, aiming to complete previously reported data concerning the effects of undernourishment of the host on the parasites. Male worms were significantly affected (p<0.05) regarding the testicular lobes.

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