Fig. 5From: Real-time observation of pathophysiological processes during murine experimental Schistosoma japonicum infection using high-resolution ultrasound imagingDilatation of the portal vein and velocity. The portal vein became enlarged, which continued until 8 weeks PI and then gradually recovered to the normal range. Blood flow of the portal vein temporally slowed down at 6 weeks PI but returned back to the control level thereafterBack to article page