Schistosoma mansoni

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf parasitic flatworm
trematode
gptkbp:adultWormColor white
gptkbp:adultWormLength up to 1.6 cm
gptkbp:adultWormLocationInHost mesenteric veins
gptkbp:adultWormPairing male and female in copula
gptkbp:adultWormSexualDimorphism yes
gptkbp:cause intestinal schistosomiasis
gptkbp:definitiveHost gptkb:human
gptkbp:describedYear 1902
gptkbp:diagnosedBy serology
stool examination
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Sir_Patrick_Manson
gptkbp:diseaseBurden millions infected worldwide
gptkbp:eggCharacteristic lateral spine
gptkbp:eggColor 114-180 μm by 45-70 μm
gptkbp:eggExcretionRoute feces
gptkbp:eggsCausePathology yes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Schistosomatidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Sir_Patrick_Manson
gptkbp:genomeSequenced yes
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Schistosoma
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schistosoma mansoni
gptkbp:infects humans
rodents
primates
gptkbp:intermediateHost gptkb:Biomphalaria
gptkbp:lifeCycle adult worm
cercaria
miracidium
sporocyst
schistosomulum
gptkbp:modeOfReproduction sexual
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Platyhelminthes
gptkbp:prevention health education
improved sanitation
snail control
gptkbp:publicHealthConcern major cause of morbidity in endemic regions
gptkbp:shape oval with lateral spine
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:Bilharzia_mansoni
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:transmissionRoute skin penetration by cercariae
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:praziquantel
gptkbp:WHO_Neglected_Tropical_Disease yes
gptkbp:分布地区 gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Caribbean
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Schistosoma
gptkb:blood_fluke
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6