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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

Learn to pronounce bil·har·zi·a

/bilˈhärzēə/
noun
a chronic disease, endemic in parts of Africa and South America, caused by infestation with blood flukes (schistosomes).

Oct 28, 2024 · Schistosomiasis, group of chronic disorders caused by small parasitic flatworms (family Schistosomatidae) commonly called blood flukes.
Oct 25, 2024 · Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is an infectious disease caused by a parasitic worm. The disease is transmitted by snails living in freshwater rivers and ponds ...
3 days ago · Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma.
7 days ago · a serious disease that is caused by a type of small worm getting into the blood. It is common in parts of Africa and South America.
Oct 15, 2024 · Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia or snail fever, is a parasitic disease caused by tiny blood-dwelling worms. Over 200 million people worldwide are ...
Oct 30, 2024 · Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by a parasitic worm. A parasite is an organism that invades a human body (called the host) and feeds off it to survive.
Oct 28, 2024 · Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharziasis) is a parasitic tropical disease, found especially in sub-Saharan Africa, that causes substantial morbidity and ...
Oct 17, 2024 · Bilharzia is a parasitic infection from freshwater areas, causing symptoms like fever and rash. Learn about its causes, prevention, and treatment options.
Oct 22, 2024 · Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic flatworms (blood flukes) of the genus Schistosoma.