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Provides information on this infection caused by parasites called schistosomes. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Includes factsheets and news releases.

Factsheet with causal agents, life cycle, geographic distribution, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment.

Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, complications, and prevention.

Article by Amy J Behrman, MD.

Article by Palaniandy Kogulan, MD.

Provides information on this disease and the program for its elimination being undertaken.

Provides information on the WHO strategy on the use of anthelminthic drugs to control schistosomiasis in poor and marginalized communities.

Factsheet with cause, affected areas of the world, symptoms, geographic distribution map, prevention, and treatment.