Schistosoma japonicum
- Abbreviation: Sj
- Smallest of the Schistosome eggs.
- Size of egg: 68 - 106 microns.
- The egg is more round compared to the other schistosomes, but it does have a very small lateral spine like
S. mansoni.
- Geographical distribution is China, Japan and Cambodia.
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