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Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by a parasitic treponeme of the Genus Schistosoma. These worms have a complex life cycle involving fresh water snails and humans. Humans become infected by swimming in water in which the Schistosomal larvae are residing. The larvae attach to the skin and bore through, entering the dermal veins. They move to the pulmonary vasculature. They migrate through the pulmonary vasculature to the portal vasculature where they mature into adult worms and mate.
Depending on the specific species of worm, they stay in the portal vasculature or migrate to the bladder where they begin to release eggs, which migrate through the bowel or bladder walls to be shed via the urine or feces. The eggs hatch in freshwater and go on to infect the snails, where they reproduce and are released again as larvae, to begin the life-cycle again.
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What is another term for schistosomiasis?
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or snail fever
What is the mode of transmission of the common cold?
Its transmission is direct.
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.
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Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.
Can schistosomiasis kill you?
yes
What has the author Rameses Girges written?
Rameses Girges has written: 'Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis)' -- subject(s): Schistosoma, Schistosomiasis
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Mode of transmission of parasite in animal?
rahl
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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.
