What is Schistosoma japonicum?

Our findings show critical gaps in both the knowledge of healthcare workers to manage Female Genital Schistosomiasis and in the capacity of healthcare ... Aug 9, 2018 ... Acute schistosomiasis occurs in travellers to schistosomiasis-endemic areas after a primary infection; common presenting symptoms are myalgia, ... Nov 20, 2017 ... This paper refers to these papers and discusses critical questions arising at the conference related to elimination of schistosomiasis. Jan 31, 2022 ... Together with our partners, we at Merck want to eliminate this disease once and for all – and the latest data shows that it is possible to do so. Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever or bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by several species of flatworms belonging to the genus Schistosoma. Swimming or bathing in inland freshwater lakes, pools and river tributaries is the main cause of infection. Most infections in Australian travellers originate ... Jan 22, 2020 ... This review focuses on the present status of schistosomiasis vaccine candidates in different phases of human clinical trials and provide some insight into ... Bilharzia is an illness that develops when people come into contact with water contaminated by certain snails that carry disease-causing parasites. These ... How can I get schistosomiasis? Infection occurs when your skin comes in contact with contaminated freshwater in which certain types of snails that carry ... It is a major parasitic disease (also known as Bilharzia) infecting humans and domestic livestock, and caused by several species of flatworms in the genus ...