Diagnosis
Stool or urine samples can be examined microscopically for parasite eggs (stool for S. mansoni or S. japonicum eggs and urine for S. haematobium eggs). The eggs tend to be passed intermittently and in small amounts and may not be detected, so it may be necessary to perform a blood (serologic) test.
Page last reviewed: April 11, 2018
Content source: Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria