Phenotypic characterization of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms recovered 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) regarding the testicular lobes.
Neves
Renata Heisler
RH
Disciplina de Parasitologia, Departamento de Patologia e Laboratórios, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Oliveira
Sheila Andrade
SA
Machado-Silva
José Roberto
JR
Coutinho
Eridan
E
Gomes
Delir Corrêa
DC
D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000469:parasitology*; D010063:Ovum / Q000473:pathology; D010641:Phenotype; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology