MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF SPERM AS THE DIAGNOSTIC CLUE IN A CASE OF SCHISTOSOMA-HAEMATOBIUM INFECTION

Early diagnosis and treatment of Schistosoma haematobium infections is imperative to prevent chronic manifestations of the disease. Microsco pical examination of urine and faeces, and rectal biopsy are widely us ed standard methods for the rapid diagnosis of schistosomiasis. We rep ort a case in whom numerous Schistosoma haematobium eggs were demonstr ated in sperm, even though repeated examination of urine and rectal bi opsies had been futile. It is concluded that the case presented demons trates the importance of using sperm as an alternative sample material when schistosoma eggs are not found in conventional sample materials from male patients suspected of being infected with Schistosoma haemat obium.