Figure 3From: Schistosomiasis manifesting as a colon polyp: a case report Ziehl–Neelsen staining of the pathology slide. These two pictures demonstrate the Schistosoma eggs after Ziehl–Neelsen coloration. Magnification A ×40, B ×200. Schistosoma mansoni eggs are elongate and possess a lateral spine. The shell is acid-fast when stained with Ziehl–Neelsen stain (arrows).Back to article page