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Schistosomiasis

Medical Definition: Infection with flukes (trematodes) of the genus SCHISTOSOMA. Three species produce the most frequent clinical diseases: SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM (endemic in Africa and the Middle East), SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (in Egypt, northern and southern Africa, some West Indies islands, northern 2/3 of South America), and SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM (in Japan, China, the Philippines, Celebes, Thailand, Laos). S. mansoni is often seen in Puerto Ricans living in the United States. (Merck Manual, 15th ed)
Guide Notes: trematode infect; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; /drug ther: consider also SCHISTOSOMICIDES
Schistosomiasis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Schistosomiasis japonica - Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the Far East and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen,
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Schistosomiasis mansoni - Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni. It is endemic in Africa, the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean and affects mainly the bowel, spleen, and liver.

Schistosomiasis Medical Definitions and Terms

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