FINISH Schistomiasis Flashcards
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Caused by
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Helminths of genus Schistosoma Main species infecting humans: - mansoni (Africa, S. America) - japonicum (China, Phillipines, zoonotic infection) - haematobium (Africa, Middle East)
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S.mansoni
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Adults live in blood vessels around gut
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S. japonicum
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Adults live in blood vessels around gut
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S. haematobium
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Adults live in blood vessels around bladder