Schistosomiasis
Alternate Names : Bilharzia, Blood Fluke, Katayama Fever, Swimmer's Itch
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Schistosomiasis Symptoms & Signs
- Symptoms vary with the species of worm and the phase of infection.
- Initial invasion of the skin may cause itching and a rash (swimmer's itch).
- Heavy infestation may cause fever, chills, lymph node enlargement, and liver and spleen enlargement.
- Urinary symptoms may include frequency, painful urination (dysuria), and blood in urine (hematuria).
- Intestinal symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea (which may be bloody).
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