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Schistosomiasis

Also called: bilharzia
A disease caused by infection with freshwater parasitic worms in certain tropical and subtropical countries.
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging always required
  • Spreads through contaminated food or water
The parasite can be found in subsaharan Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. The freshwater becomes contaminated from infected animal or human urine or feces. The parasites penetrate human skin to enter the bloodstream and migrate to the liver, intestines, and other organs.
A rash, itchy skin, fever, chills, cough, headache, belly pain, joint pain, and muscle aches are symptoms.
A medication taken for one to two days can clear the infection.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Oct 1, 2024 · Schistosomiasis is characterized by inflammation of the intestines, bladder, liver, and other organs. Next to malaria, it is probably humanity's most serious ...
Sep 25, 2024 · a severe disease, caused by a very small worm that is carried by snails and gets into water, causing blood loss and tissue damage in humans. It is common in ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Vesical, or urinary, schistosomiasis is caused by S. haematobium, found throughout Africa and the Middle East.
1 day ago · [Bilharziasis due to Schistosoma intercalatum in Cameroon]
Sep 24, 2024 · ["URINARY" BILHARZIASIS AND ITS TREATMENT]. Presse Med (1893). 1963 Nov 16:71:2313. [Article in French]. Author. M BOUVRY. PMID: 14105680.
5 days ago · another name for schistosomiasis.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Sep 17, 2024 · Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis , is caused by parasitic worms. Infection occurs in people when they come in contact with certain parasites such ...
Oct 2, 2024 · 1. The pathology and clinical picture of intestinal schistosomiasis is briefly outlined. 2. 2. A treatment of the papillomata by diathermy is described.
Oct 1, 2024 · Praziquantel has a bitter taste that may cause gagging or vomiting. The bitter taste may be more noticeable if the tablets are held in the mouth or chewed.