Haematobium Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Haematobium and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| This suspicious form, found in urine, measures 120 micro meters by 50 micro meters. | View Page |
| The adult worms of which of the following reside in the intestine or its blood vessels: | View Page |
| Parasites which can be found in urinary sediment include all of the following EXCEPT: | View Page |
| What element is present in this slide? | View Page |
| Parasites Parasites which may be found in urinary sediments include Trichomonas vaginalis, Enterobius vermicularis and Schistosoma haematobium. It is also important to note that parasites and parasitic ova may be seen in urine sediments as a result of fecal or vaginal contamination. This slide shows examples of Trichomonas vaginalis. In the female, Trichomonas is usually found as a contaminant from vaginal infection and is often accompanied by an increase in the number of white cells. Trichomonas is highly motile, measuring 5 - 15 microns with a characteristic pear shape. It has multiple anterior flagella and the nucleus is often apparent. | View Page |
| Schistosoma Haematobium Ova The third parasite which may be seen is the Schistosoma haematobium ovum. This parasite is considered an important factor in the etiology of carcinoma of the bladder. The ova are elongated and are 60 X 160 microns. They are a yellowish color, slightly transparent, and possess a delicate terminal spine. | View Page |
| Match the following: | View Page |
| True or false? This slide shows Schistosoma haematobium ovum. | View Page |