EXERCISE NO.

17
HELMINTHS: The Trematodes

Name:__________________________________________________ Sectiom: ___________

OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the exercise, the students should be able to:
1. Describe Schistosoma japonicum;
2. Explain the life cycle of S. japonicum; and
3. Describe the transmission, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease cause by
S. japonicum.

ACTIVITY:
1. Paste images of . (image- 2 pts; description 1 pt.
A. Schistosoma japonicum male
Paste image here

Description:

B. Schistosoma japonicum female

Paste image here

Description:
 2. Paste images of the life cycles of the nematodes. Explain in simple words.
A. Life cycle of S. japonicum
Paste image here

Description:

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS:

1. What are the characteristics of Schistosoma japonicum?

4. How does S. japonicum differ from other trematodes? Differentiate the female worm from the
male worms.

5. What life stage of S. japonicum is responsible for causing infection?

6. How can Schistosomiasis be prevented?