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

Schistosoma mekongi is a species similar to S. japonicum that is restricted to the Mekong River area of southeast Asia.  The eggs are similar to S. japonicum, but are generally smaller (50-80 µm by 40-65 µm).  They also contain a small, inconspicuous spine and are shed in stool.

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A:  Egg of S. mekongi.  Note the inconspicuous spine (red arrow).