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Schistosomiasis

Health Encyclopedia: Schistosomiasis

Definition

Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by one of the five species of the parasite Schistosoma.

Alternative Names

Bilharzia; Katayama fever; Swimmer's itch; Blood fluke

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Schistosoma infections are contracted through contact with contaminated water. The parasite in its infective stages is called a cercaria. It swims freely in open bodies of water.

On contact with humans, the parasite burrows into the skin,...

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Health Guide

Schistosomiasis

...have had exposure to contaminated or suspect bodies of water, or have developed symptoms suggestive of schistosomiasis. Read more »

Schistosomiasis

Bilharzia; Katayama fever; Swimmer's itch; Blood fluke Prevention Avoid swimming or bathing in water known to be contaminated or potentially... Read more »

Schistosomiasis

Bilharzia; Katayama fever; Swimmer's itch; Blood fluke Symptoms Symptoms vary with the species of worm and the phase of infection. ... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: References

...site. Accessed January 17, 2007.Plague. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.Schistosomiasis. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.Typhoid... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases

...outbreak may consider preventive antibiotics. Children may take sulfonamides. Vaccine under investigation.SchistosomiasisSchistosoma parasitic worms live off a specific snail in fresh water... Read more »

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