Schistosomiasis is caused by blood flukes which live in the arteries. The male and felmale worms are closely attached to each other and produce eggs which burrow through tissues until they reach the bladder and are eliminated via urination.it is prevalent along the Nile River.
Schistosomiasis is another name for the disease called bilharzia. This disease is basically an infestation with blood flukes and it is considered a chronic disease.
Well, if you swim in dirty water a worm goes into your body. So you get it by swimming in dirty water.
Urinary schistosomiasis is caused by S. haematobium.
Intestinal schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma japonicum, S. mekongi, S. mansoni, and S. intercalatum, can lead to serious complications of the liver and spleen.
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In intestinal schistosomiasis, eggs become lodged in the intestinal wall and cause an immune system reaction called a granulomatous reaction. This immune response can lead to obstruction of the colon and blood loss.
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or snail fever
Intestinal bleeding may happen if someone has bleeding in their intestines. It can also happen in the stomach, which then causes black stool at times.
a granulomatous reaction.The infected individual may have what appears to be a potbelly.high blood pressure through the liver,enlarged spleen,the buildup of fluid in the abdomen.dilations or swollen areas in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract.
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Yes, schistosomiasis certainly can kill. Although, it is also easily preventable as well as curable. Go to... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosomiasis#History ...for more information.
Intestinal lactase enzymes usually decrease naturally with age, but this happens to varying degrees.
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Rameses Girges has written: 'Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis)' -- subject(s): Schistosoma, Schistosomiasis
what causes intestinal shut down?