Schistosoma spp.

Question 1

1ST CAUSATIVE AGENT

Answer 1

Schistosoma spp.
(BLOOD FLUKE)

Question 2

DISEASE

Answer 2

SCHISTOSOMIASIS

Question 3

TRANSMISSION OF SKIN

Answer 3

PENETRATION OF SKIN BY FREE SWIMMING OF EGG/LARVAE

Question 4

PATHOGENIC

Answer 4

• S. mansoni damages the walls of the distal colon
  -S. japonicum damages the walls of both the small and large intestines.
  -S. hematobium induces granulomas and fibrosis in the bladder wall which can lead to carcinoma of the bladder
  -After skin penetration, there is -itching and dermatitis.
  Aftre 2-3 weeks, fever, chills, diarrhea and hepatosplenomegaly occurs.
  -In chronic stage, there is GIT bleeding.

Question 5

TREATMENT

Answer 5

PRAZIQUANTEL

Question 6

PREVENTION

Answer 6

PROPER DISPOSAL OF HUMAN WASTE
ENDEMIC AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED