A rash 'migrated' across a man's body from his anus; Shingles popped a hole in a man's bladder; ... Schistosomiasis is a parasitic worm disease that is transmitted by snails living in freshwater.

Two of the most socioeconomically devastating parasitic diseases in tropical countries — malaria and schistosomiasis — may be closely linked in their infection processes, a recent Yale study has found ...

Bilharzia, or schistosomiasis, is a parasitic disease that can result in serious damage to the internal organs. ... These only cause a local itching rash that goes away without treatment.

In a report released on Oct. 24, the Department of Health in Eastern Visayas (DOH-8) said at least 519 individuals fell ill with schistosomiasis from January to October 2024.

TACLOBAN CITY — A parasitic disease endemic to Eastern Visayas continues to affect residents of the region. In a report released on Oct. 24, the Department of Health in Eastern Visayas ...

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects over 200 million people worldwide, causing 280,000 deaths annually. Early diagnosis can improve treatment effectiveness and prevent severe ...

Schistosomiasis is a chronic neglected disease of poverty caused by blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma. ... Urticarial rash, angioedema: Genitourinary + Hematuria, dysuria: ...

MANILA, Philippines—Still endemic, or unique, in almost 30 provinces, schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease, remains a serious public health problem in the Philippines with millions of people ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or ...

The worm cannot cause schistosomiasis in humans but can sometimes irritate people's skin, causing "swimmer's itch." You may like A rash 'migrated' across a man's body from his anus; ...

Chronic schistosomiasis, in which fibrosis is caused by the Schistosoma eggs. Katayama fever occurs 14-84 days after exposure. ... Acute HIV can cause a fever, rash, and neutropenia.