[Clinical manifestations and treatment of schistosomiasis hematobia]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2014 Aug;26(4):357-61.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Schistosomiasis hematobia is one major human schistosomiasis. The disease is endemic in Africa and Mediterra- nean region, and is the main cause of urogenital diseases. Although only Schistosoma japonicum is spreading across the Mainland China, now more schistosomiasis hematobia cases are reported among aid projects and migrant workers to Africa, with the economy development and the increasing degree of foreign exchanges. Meanwhile, the relevant clinical data of.schistosomiasis hematobia are rare in China. This article reviews the clinical manifestations and progress in diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease / epidemiology
  • Animals
  • Chronic Disease / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / epidemiology
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / physiopathology
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome