What is female genital schistosomiasis (FGS)?

This chapter delves into ongoing research concerning schistosome hybridization in Nigeria and elucidates its adverse effects on elimination endeavors. Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) ... Schistosomiasis is a disease of poverty that leads to chronic ill-health. Infection is acquired when people come into contact with ... Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or “snail fever,” is a waterborne parasitic infection that damages internal organs. Intestinal schistosomiasis is associated with symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. If the infection continues on a chronic basis, it is ... Schistosomiasis. Schistosomiasis is caused by a parasitic flatworm that enters your skin from infected bodies of water. It is associated with bladder cancer. Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic worms (helminths) that inhabit freshwater rivers and other sources of fresh water. May 31, 2023 ... The eggs can get stuck in the wall of the intestine or bladder. Symptoms of schistosomiasis in the intestines are blood and/or mucus in the ... Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic worms that require two hosts: humans and certain species of snails. There are two ... Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia (bill-HAR-zi-a), is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S.