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If treated early, prognosis is very good and complete recovery is expected.but people can die from the effects of untreated schistomiasis.With treatment, the number of worms can be substantially reduced, and the secondary conditions can be treated.

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What is another term for schistosomiasis?

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What spreads schistosomiasis aka bilharziasis?

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What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?

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