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Schistosomiasis

Alternative Names: Bilharzia; Katayama fever; Swimmer's itch; Blood fluke Symptoms: Symptoms vary with the species of worm and the phase of infection. Initial invasion of the skin may cause itching and a rash (swimmer's itch). Heavy infestation may cause fever, chills, lymph node enlargement, and liver and spleen enlargement. Urinary symptoms may include frequency, painful urination (dysuria), and blood in urine (hematuria). Intestinal symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea (which may be bloody). Signs and tests: Test for schistosome eggs in urine Test for schistosome eggs in stool Biopsy of tissue suspected of having infection Anemia High eosinophil count in blood Low platelets Urinalysis Antibody test

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