New Horizons for Schistosomiasis Research
Although there are thousands of parasites all over the world, Schistosoma spp. are unique in terms of their morphology. Although they have separate bodies as "male" and "female," they live in such a way that the female resides within the male. Schistosoma spp., classified in the...
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| Formato: | Electrónico Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Colección: | Infectious Diseases
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| Acceso en línea: | DOAB: download the publication DOAB: description of the publication |
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| Sumario: | Although there are thousands of parasites all over the world, Schistosoma spp. are unique in terms of their morphology. Although they have separate bodies as "male" and "female," they live in such a way that the female resides within the male. Schistosoma spp., classified in the family of trematodes, has about twenty members, five of which cause a disease called schistosomiasis (or bilharzia) in humans. This disease causes a variety of symptoms, ranging from simple skin lesions to a dramatic clinical scenario of bladder carcinoma. Although there are many different diagnostic and therapeutic methods, schistosomiasis is still an important threat to humans and a significant challenge for healthcare professionals. This book discusses the morphology, geographic distribution, and evolution of Schistosoma spp., as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of schistosomiasis. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 electronic resource (94 p.) |
| ISBN: | intechopen.95134 9781803558561 9781803558554 9781803558578 |
| Acceso: | Open Access |