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    Schistosomiasis

    Occupational Disease Schistosomiasis

    Schistosomiasis Category Infection, Occupational

    Schistosomiasis Severity

    Subacute

    Schistosomiasis Synonyms

    Bilharziasis; Snail fever

    Information on Schistosomiasis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Screening and Imaging

    Depending on the species and where the eggs are deposited, these blood flukes injure the liver, kidneys, or intestines. Larvae living in water can penetrate intact skin. Workers are infected while wading or swimming in contaminated water. [Chin, p. 447-50]

    Schistosomiasis Latency

    2-6 weeks for systemic manifestations

    Schistosomiasis References

    http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/schistosomiasis/default.htm

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