Schistosomiasis Flat Worms Signs and Symptoms with Diagnosis Treatment

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These are flat worms which can cause morbidity and mortality. They are also called adult flukes and in­vade blood, intestine, lungs and biliary tree.

Schistosomiasis  Flat Worms

• Man is the definitive host and snails are intermediate hosts.
• 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
• Human infection occurs by direct penetration of skin or by ingestion.

Schistosoma

Schistosomiasis  Flat Worms Life cycle

Human infection is caused by 5 species:

• · S. mansoni
• · S. japonicum
• · S. mekongi
• · S. intercalatum
• · S. hematobium.

Schistosomiasis  Flat Worms Signs and Symptoms

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• There is itchy, maculopapular rash on the skin. There is feverHow to Manage Hay Fever at Home. Read more ... », lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenom­egaly.
• There is peripheral blood eosinophilia.
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• There may be ascites, coagulation defects, Hydronephrosis may occur because of obstruction of ureters due to granuloma formation
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Treatment Schistosomiasis

• Praziquantel – 25 mg / kg 3 doses in single day.