SCHISTOSOMIASIS

Question 1

caused by some species of blood flukes in the
genus Schistosoma.

Answer 1

SCHISTOSOMIASIS

Question 2

OTHER TERM

Answer 2

§ Bilhariasis
§ Snail fever
§ Katayama fever

Question 3

CLASSIFICATION:

Answer 3

Parasite

Question 4

What is the intermediate host responsible for transmitting Schistosomiasis, and what is the infective stage that is released into the water by this host?

Answer 4

Schistosomiasis is transmitted by a tiny snail called ONCOMELANIA QUADRASI, which serves as the intermediate host. The infective stage released into the water by this snail is called CERCARIA.

Question 5

SCHISTOSOMIASIS
CAUSED BY BLOOD FLUKES OF 3 TYPES

Answer 5

1. Schistosoma mansoni
2. Schistosoma japonicum
3. Schistosoma haematobium

Question 6

This BLOOD FLUKES Infects the GI tract

Answer 6

Schistosoma mansoni

Question 7

This BLOOD FLUKES is Endemic in the PH

Answer 7

Schistosoma japonicum

Question 8

This BLOOD FLUKES Infects the GU tract

Answer 8

Schistosoma haematobium

Question 9

SCHISTOSOMIASIS incubation period

Answer 9

IP: 2-6 weeks after exposure

Question 10

How is Schistosomiasis primarily [MOT] transmitted to humans, and which STAGE of the parasite is responsible for infecting individuals?

Answer 10

Answer:Direct contact with contaminated fresh water

Schistosomiasis is primarily transmitted to humans through DIRECT CONTACT with contaminated fresh water, such as bathing, swimming, wading, or washing.

The free-swimming larval forms CERCARIAE) of the parasite are responsible for penetrating the skin during these activities.

Question 11

SCHISTOSOMIASIS
S/SX

“Inside Free Flowing Dark Abyss.”

Answer 11

Inside (I): Initially, transient pruritic rash/ “swimmers itch”
Free (F): Fever
Flowing (F): Diarrhea
Dark (D): Bloody stools
Abyss (A): Abd. Pain (liver/spleen area)

Question 12

SCHISTOMIASIS

LATE SIGNS
“Another Abdomen Have Slowly Lurk.”

Answer 12

“Another (A): Anemia (infects the liver)

Abdomen (A): Abd. Enlargement

Have (H): Hepatomegaly (invades the liver)

Slowly (S): Splenomegaly

Lurk (L): Lymphadenopathy”

Question 13

SCHISTOSOMIASIS DX TEST

Answer 13

Fecal smears / Kato Katz method
q Stool exam

Question 14

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:
A patient is diagnosed with schistosomiasis, and the healthcare provider prescribes a six-month treatment. DOC?

Answer 14

PRAZIQUANTEL

Praziquantel for six months treatment

Question 15

Praziquantel for how manymonths treatment?

Answer 15

six

Question 16

A patient is diagnosed with Schistosoma mansoni infection. Which drug is specifically mentioned as an alternate treatment option for this type of schistosomiasis?

Answer 16

Albendazole

Question 17

Oxamniquine for a patient diagnosed with Schistosomiasis.
What is CA targeted for?

Answer 17

S. Mansoni

Question 18

Metrifonate for a patient diagnosed with Schistosomiasis?
What is CA is this targeted for?

Answer 18

S. Haematobium

Question 19

SCHISTOSOMIASIS
NURSING INTERVENTIONS

Answer 19

o TSB
o Skin care
o Provide comfort
o Proper nutrition

Question 20

SCHISTOSOMIASIS
PREVENTION AND CONTROL

“Rummaging Snails, Posing , Clinging, Safe,or For Harm,”

Answer 20

o Reduce snail density
§ Molluscicides
§ Stream Cleaning Vegetation (expose the snails
to sunlight)
o Proper waste disposal
o Control of stray animals
o Safe and adequate water supply for bathing,
laundering and drinking
o Foot bridges over snail-infested streams
o Health education about mode of transmission and
prevention