Is a parasitic disease caused by several species of fluke of the genus Schistosoma. Also known as bilharzia, bilharziosis or snail fever.
Infection with Schistosoma (blood flukes) which causes infection in man by penetrating the skin of people coming in contact with infected waters.
A parasitic worm infestation that becomes imbedded in the bladder causing chronic irritation that may result in cancer.
Infection with a parasite of the genus Schistosoma, transmitted to humans by contact with feces-contaminated fresh water or fresh-water organisms, especially snails; it is common in the tropics and Far East, affecting a large percentage of the population in some areas. Symptoms depend on the part of the body infected, often the bladder, intestines, spleen, or blood vessels. Pain, disturbances of organ function, and anemia often result. Treatment is difficult and usually includes the use of antimony preparations.
Infection by worms of the genus Schistosoma, which penetrate the skin of a person in contact with contaminated water. The worms are carried in the bloodstream to the liver and other parts of the body, causing fever, itching, liver, spleen, and lymph node problems, and a variety of other symptoms, depending on the severity of the infestation. The disease, also known as bilharziasis, affects millions of people in Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean region.
A parasitic disease (also known as bilharziasis) that is a major health problem in many tropical countries. Schistosomiasis is caused by a flat bodied worm, or fluke, called a schistosome, which is carried by snails and migrates through fresh water to penetrate a person’s skin. The infestation producing schistosomiasis can cause bleeding and the formation of scar tissue inside the bladder, intestines, or other organs, including the liver and lungs.
A tropical disease caused by blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma. Eggs present in the stools or urine of infected people undergo part of their larval development within freshwater snails living in water contaminated with human sewage. The disease is contracted when cercariae larvae, released from the snails, penetrate the skin of anyone bathing in infected water. Adult flukes eventually settle in the blood vessels of the intestine (S. mansoni and S. japonicum) or bladder (S. haematobium); the release of their spiked eggs causes anemia, inflammation, and the formation of scar tissue. Additional intestinal symptoms are diarrhea, dysentery, enlargement of the spleen and liver, and cirrhosis of the liver. If the bladder is affected, blood is passed in the urine and cystitis and cancer of the bladder may develop. The disease is treated with various drugs, including stibophen and other antimony-containing preparations and niridazole.
Also known as bilharziasis. This infection results from one of the human Schistosoma species. It is common in Africa, South America, the Far East, Middle East, and, to a limited extent, the Caribbean. Fresh-water snails act as a host for schistostoma, which enter via intact human skin and mature in the portal system. ‘Swimmers’ itch’ may occur at the site of acute schistosomiasis (Katayama fever) resulting in fever, an urticarial rash, and enlargement of liver and spleen. The adult male is about 12 mm and the female 24 mm in length.
One of several parasitic diseases due to infestation with blood flukes belonging to the genus Schistosoma. The flukes may colonize the urinary tract, mesenteries, liver, spleen, or biliary tree, causing symptoms from these organs. Although schistosomiasis rarely is encountered in the U.S., it is endemic throughout Asia, Africa, and South America, as well as some Caribbean islands. An estimated 200 million people are affected worldwide. Infestation occurs by wading or bathing in water contaminated by immature forms of the fluke called cercariae.
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a tropical parasitic disease. It originates from infested lakes, rivers, or other water sources and is caused by flukes, which are parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. The larvae of these flukes penetrate the skin and mature into adult flukes within the body. These settle in the veins of the bladder and intestines. The presence of their eggs triggers inflammatory responses, leading to potential bleeding, ulceration in the walls of the bladder and intestines, and even liver involvement.
The initial sign often involves tingling sensations and an itching rash at the site where the flukes penetrated the skin. Many weeks later, an influenza-like illness may emerge as the adults start laying eggs. Following this, symptoms may encompass blood in the urine or stool, discomfort in the abdomen or lower back, and enlargement of the liver or spleen. Over time, prolonged infestation can lead to complications like liver cirrhosis, bladder tumors, and kidney failure.
The drug praziquantel is used for treatment. Since there is no available vaccine, individuals traveling to areas with infestations should refrain from swimming or wading in freshwater.
An infestation caused by blood flukes from the Schistosoma genus, which have snails as hosts in tropical and subtropical waters. Humans get infected when they swim or step into water containing these parasites. The worms penetrate human skin and move into the bloodstream. Various fluke species exist, each leading to different diseases. Symptoms emerge two to eight weeks after infection and include skin rashes, chills, stomach pain, liver and spleen enlargement, breathing difficulties, bronchitis, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and fever, with severe cases resembling typhoid fever. If flukes inhabit the urinary system, it results in inflammation, discomfort, and bloody urine. Several treatments are available, such as tartar emetic, Stibophen, and emetine. This disease was prevalent among soldiers in the Middle East during World War II. Also known as bilharziasis, bilharziosis, or “Bill Harris” disease.