Schistosomiasis

• Schistosomiasis

  Agent (common): Schistosoma Japonicum
• Schistosomiasis

  Vector: Oncomelania Quadrasi (pH snail)
• Schistosomiasis

  MOT: ingestion of infected water and thru skin parts
• Schistosomiasis

  Signs and Symptoms:

  • swimmer's itch
  • mucoid stool
  • abdominal enlargement
• Schistosomiasis

  Diagnostic:

  • Cercum Ova Precipitin Test - confirmatory
• Schistosomiasis

  DOC: Praziquantel