Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by the parasitic flatworms called schistosomes, also known as snail fever and bilharzia. They can infect the urinary tract or intestines. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, or blood in the urine. Schistosomiasis can usually be successfully treated with short-term use of the worm-killing drug praziquantel. In most people who develop chronic schistosomiasis, symptoms appear months or years after initial exposure to the parasite. The presumptive diagnosis of schistosomiasis is based on the physician’s history and physical examination of the patient. It is important to know that a person has settled or visited areas of the world where the disease is endemic, especially if the person has been exposed to freshwater lakes and streams. However, the drug causes the worm to break down quickly, allowing the human immune system to attack the parasite. This immune response can cause localized reactions, which can increase the patient’s symptoms. The Schistosomiasis and research publishes high-quality research articles that have been removed after a thorough review.