Penetration Enzymes of Schistosome Cercariae
Abstract
Cercarial production and rates of snail infection and death were similar from exposures of 8-10, 6-8 or 5 miracidia per snail. 5-miracidium exposures were most efficient. Snails limit number of primary sporocysts which develop regardless of number of miracidia. Different combinations of intraspecific geographical strains of S. mansoni and Biomphalaria glabrata varied in capability for cercarial production. Vaccination potentials were similar. Artificially transformed schistosomules lagged 48 to 96 hr behind in vivo in morphological and physiological changes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA095046
Entities
People
- F. A. Lewis
- M. A. Stirewalt
Organizations
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas