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Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis

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A condition caused by parasites that live in fresh water in many areas of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. They can infect you simply by entering through intact (healthy) skin, travel through your body, and cause problems years later.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Tropical diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Fever
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Burning with urination
Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Schistosomiasis
Oral antihistamine
Steroids
Topical steroid
Praziquantel
Biltricide

Tests

Kidney function tests
Liver function test
Stool studies
Blood culture
Complete blood count
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent travel

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