Schistomiasis Flashcards

1
Q

schistosomiasis

A

flatworm infection

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2
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risk

A

swimming in contaminated water

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3
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signs

A

swimmers itch
fever
haematuria
acute then chronic disease can occur

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4
Q

what is complication for the chronic form

A

squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder

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5
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management

A

praziguantel

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6
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investigations

A

symptomatic:

urine and stool microscopy

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