Documents Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis also known as bilharzia (billHAR-zi-a) or Snail Fever is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum…

Documents parasitology lec - FLUKES

1.   2. General Characteristics Flat, unsegmented worms Leaf-like organisms Incomplete…

Documents Blood Schistosomiasis

Slide 1 Schistosomiasis Blood and Lymphatic System Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis) > 200 million people are infected worldwide (WHO, 2013) 243 million people required treatment…