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Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or snail fever
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Can you get Schistosomiasis twice?
no
Does Schistosomiasis kill?
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.
Is Schistosomiasis contagious?
Schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, is usually not spread directly from one person to another. It usually spreads by exposure to water in which the snails that serve as the host for the parasite are found. An infected person passes the parasites on to the snails, where the parasite continues its life cycle, and is released into the water to infect another person.
Can schistosomiasis kill you?
yes
What has the author Rameses Girges written?
Rameses Girges has written: 'Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis)' -- subject(s): Schistosoma, Schistosomiasis
What are the treatments for schistosomiasis?
The use of medications against schistosomiasis, such as praziquantel (Biltricide), oxamniquine, and metrifonate, have been shown to be safe and effective.
What is the pathognomonic of schistosomiasis?
Gaucher disease
Which organism causes schistosomiasis?
worm
Where could one find information about schistosomiasis?
Information on schistosomiasis can be found in medical text books on tropical medicine. Alternatively it can be researched online at sites such as WebMD or NHS Choices. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection which is also known as bilharzia.
What spreads schistosomiasis aka bilharziasis?
Flatworm
Can you cure Schistosomiasis?
easily- go to your gp
How deadly is schistosomiasis?
Though it is not usually lethal, schistosomiasis can persist for years without treatment. Symptoms of chronic schistosomiasis are: abdominal pain, enlarged liver, blood in the stool or blood in the urine, and problems passing urine. Chronic infection can also lead to increased risk of bladder cancer.
