Evaluation of structural changes of protoscoleces following exposure to different protoscolicidal solutions evaluated by differential interference contrast microscopy.

Unlabelled: The present study was aimed to assess the structural changes in protoscoleces of sensu stricto following exposure to different natural and chemical protoscolicidal agents using differential interference contrast (DIC)/Nomarski microscopy. Protoscoleces of sheep's liver cysts were collected aseptically. Individually, about 1000 protoscoleces were exposed to 0.

Report of a two-headed protoscolex of revealed by phase contrast microscopy in Shiraz, Iran.

sensu lato can produce cystic echinococcosis (CE)/hydatidosis in different hosts. Each CE cyst can produce numerous protoscoleces by its germinal layer in two forms: evaginated and invaginated. Usually, each protoscolex has one head consisting of a rostellum with two rows of hooks and four suckers.