Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 22.4, Problem 17AYP
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The life cycle of Schistosoma mansoni and S. japonicum and also describes the importance of these organisms in world health.

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Helminthic infections are caused by “helminths” (parasitic worms) and are responsible for causing infections in humans. There are around “20 major helminth infections” in humans. They are also called intestinal parasites as they live inside in intestine of the host.

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