Studies on schistosomiasis. 2. An improved technique for counting ova and cercariae
van Wyk, J.A.
Journal of the South African Veterinary Medical Association 42(2): 171-173
1971
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2809
PMID: 5170645
Accession: 014691565
A method is described for the counting of schisto-some ova and cercariae with an electronic particle counter. The main disadvantage of the technique is that all foreign particles which are similar in volume to the ova or cercariae must be removed.
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