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Also known as bilharziasis, this a disease caused by blood flukes (see helminths). The flukes live in the venules of the large intestine (Schistosoma mansoni), small intestine (S. japonicum) and urinary bladder (S. haematobium), and have limited pathogenic effects. Symptoms appear upon the release of eggs which cause ulceration and abscesses of the intestinal or urinary walls, leading to bloody diarrhoea or urine and abdominal pain. S. mansoni is the most common causative organism and S. ...
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| schistosomiasis |
infestation by a parasitic blood worm that can damage the liver, bladder, and intestines
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| schistosomiasis |
Any of various generally tropical diseases caused by infestation with schistosomes, widespread in rural areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America through use of contaminated water, and characterized by infection and gradual destruction of the tissues of the kidneys, liver, and other organs. [Heritage]
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| schistosomiasis |
A tropical disease spread by parasitic trematode worms, known as blood flukes, living in fresh water. These worms can live in a person and lay thousands of eggs over the course of several years. Symptoms include rash or itchy skin, fever, chills, muscle aches, and possible damage to the liver, intestines, lungs, and bladder.
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| schistosomiasis |
Parasitic infection which can lead to cirrhosis
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