L20: Schistosomiasis & Leprosy Flashcards
Global Epidemeology of Schistosomiasis
National Epidemeology of Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is endemic in Egypt since β¦..
Ancient Egypt (1250 B.C).
The prevalence of S. mansoni was β¦.. and S. haematobium was β¦β¦ in 1983 before the national control program
38.6%, 35%
In 2014 the prevalence 0f S. mansoni was β¦.. and S. haematobium was β¦..
0.2%, 0.3%
- S. mansoni is endemic in β¦.. while
- S. haematobium is endemic in β¦..
Delta, Upper Egypt
Epidemic Threshold of Shistosomaisis
If the prevalence reaches 3% in a small population or 2% in schools.
Suspected Case of Shistosomaisis
Probable Case of Shistosomaisis
None
Confirmed Case of Shistosomaisis
Presence of Schistosoma eggs in urine and stool
CA of Shistosomaisis
the major species causing human disease
βΆ Schistosoma haematobium
β· S. manosni
βΈ S. Japonicum
Reservoir of Shistosomaisis
Man: Infected persons with S. haematobium or mansoni
Intermediate Host of Shistosomaisis
βΆ Bulinus Trancatus: for S.haematobium
β· Biomphalaria alexandrina: for S.mansoni
MOT of Shistosomaisis
contact infection (cercaria penetrate bare skin) .
IP of Shistosomaisis
6-8 weeks
Infectivity Period of Shistosomaisis
No man-to-man transmission but infected person can transmit infection by contaminating water up to 10 years.
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- Genetic Predisposition
βΆ HLA class I & II antigens: more severe manifestations of
the disease.
β· HLA-B16 & Cw2: S. haematobium associated bladder
cancer in Egypt.
βΈ HLA-DR, DQ, DP: protection from hepatic fibrosis.
βΉ 5q31-q35: Resistance to re-infection.
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- Age
any age is susceptible, the peak at age 15-20y
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- Sex
more in males: more exposure (working in the field & swimming in canals).
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- education
educated may avoid polluting the environment & exposure to infection.
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- faculty Habits & Behaviours
Pollution of water by passing excreta in water channels.
Exposure to infection by water contact: bathing, ablution,
washing of clothes.
Ecology of Schistosomiasis
(factors favoring endemicity)
- Host Factors
(Previously described under susceptibility & resistance)
Susceptibility & resistance Shistosomaisis
- Occupation
famers, fishermen & workers of water channels clearance
Ecology of Schistosomiasis
(factors favoring endemicity)
- Host Factors
- Agent Factors
- Environmental Factors
Ecology of Schistosomiasis
(factors favoring endemicity)
- Agent Factors
Ecology of Schistosomiasis
(factors favoring endemicity)
- Environmental Factors