A genus of blood flukes, three species of which are important parasites of man causing one of the most serious of tropical diseases. S. japonicum is common in the Far East; S. mansoni is widespread in Africa, the West Indies, and South and Central America; and S. haematobium occurs in Africa and the Middle East.
A genus of parasitic blood flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae, class Trematoda.
A genus of blood parasites that can infect humans.