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Lung-to-Liver Migration of Schistosomes in the Laboratory Mouse^*

Norman E. Wilks

The relative number and character of the schistosomules of Schistosoma mansoni, Heterobilharzia americana and Schistosomatium douthitti in the lungs, pleural cavities, liver, mesenteric vessels, heart, and diaphragm of the white mouse were determined at daily intervals during the early period of infection. The hypothesis that the migration from lungs to liver occurs entirely or mainly within the blood stream was not supported. Significant numbers of larvae were found in the pleural spaces, and there was evidence of a direct migration through the pleura, diaphragm, and Glisson's capsule to the liver parenchyma and thence to the portal vessels.

^* This study, accomplished in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, was supported in part by Research Grant E-2898 and Training Grant 2 E-2 from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Public Health Service.

Present address: Department of Medical Zoology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.