Flatworm infection (trematodes) of the genus Schistosoma.
Commonly presents as a swimmer’s itch and maculopapular rash.
Considered to be a neglected tropical disease.
Katayama fever (ac...
Infections are frequently asymptomatic.
Travel history to endemic areas increased likelihood of infection.
Diagnosis may be made in migrants from endemic regions so clinicians caring fo...
Praziqu...
Repeat dosing is needed to eradicate younger parasites. Average deworming response is 60–90% with a single treatment.
For those living in endemic regions, there is...
Castro-Borges W, Wilson RA. Schistosome proteomics: updates and clinical implications. Expert Rev Proteomics. 2022. doi: 10.1080/14789450.2022.2142565. PMID: 36...
B65.9 Schistosomiasis, unspecified
B65.1 Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni
B65.2 Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicum
B65.8 Other schistosomiasis
B65.0 Schistosomiasis due to S...
Suspect schistosomiasis in travelers to endemic areas presenting with symptoms of Katayama fever (malaise, abdominal pain, fatigue, myalgias).
Schistosomiasis may present as “swimmer’s ...
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