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[Schistosoma haematobium] [Schistosoma intercalatum] [Schistosoma japonicum] [Schistosoma mansoni] [Schistosoma mekongi]

The eggs of Schistosoma haematobium are large (110-170 µm long by 40-70 µm wide) and bear a conspicuous terminal spine.  Eggs contain a mature miracidium when shed in urine.

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A, B:  Eggs of S. haematobium in wet mounts of urine concentrates, showing the characteristic terminal spine.

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C:  Egg of S. haematobium in a wet mount of a urine concentrate.