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Which organism causes schistosomiasis?
worm
What diseases can snails help to spread?
Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia, bilharziosis or snail fever).
The Aswan High Dam was blamed for an outbreak of schistosomiasis in what country where it stopped the droughts that once stopped the disease?
Egypt
What pathogen causes schistosomiasis?
Schistosomiasis is a major parasitic disease (also known as Bilharzia and snail fever) infecting humans and domestic livestock, and caused by several species of flatworms in the genusSchistosoma. Snails serve as the intermediary agent between mammalian hosts. Individuals within developing countries who cannot afford proper sanitation facilities are often exposed to contaminated water containing the infected snails.
Who discovered Saturn moons?
The first person to discover Saturn`s moons was Christian Huygens in 1655. The following moons discovered in order are: Titan Discovered:1655 Discovered by:Christian Huygens Iapetus Discovered:1671 Discovered by:Giovanni Cassini Rhea Discovered:1672 Discovered by:Giovanni Cassini Tethys Discovered:1684 Discovered by:Giovanni Cassini Dione Discovered:1684 Discovered by:Giovanni Cassini Enceladus Discovered:1789 Discovered by:William Herschel Mimas Discovered:1789 Discovered by:William Herschel Hyperion Discovered:1848 Discovered by:William Lassell Phoebe Discovered:1898 Discovered by:William Pickering Janus Discovered:1965-1966 Discovered by: Audouin Dollfus Epimetheus Discovered:1966 Discovered by:Richard Walker Helene Discovered:1980 Discovered by: Pierre Laques Telesto Discovered:1980 Discovered by:Bradford Smith Calypso Discovered:1980 Discovered by:Dan Pascu Prometheus Discovered:1980 Discovered by:Stewart Collins Pandora Discovered:1980 Discovered by:Stewart Collins Atlas Discovered:1980 Discovered by:Richard Terrile Pan Discovered:1981 Discovered by:Showalter Other astronomers:Kevin Beurile, Brett Gladman, Matthew Holman and others. If you want to see the rest, go to wikipedia.com to see the article Timeline discovery of solar system planets and their moons.
What is another term for schistosomiasis?
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or snail fever
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.
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.
