Schistomiasis Flashcards
1
Q
schistosomiasis
A
flatworm infection
2
Q
risk
A
swimming in contaminated water
3
Q
signs
A
swimmers itch
fever
haematuria
acute then chronic disease can occur
4
Q
what is complication for the chronic form
A
squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
5
Q
management
A
praziguantel
6
Q
investigations
A
symptomatic:
urine and stool microscopy