(B65.0) Schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

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7 667 in individuals diagnosis schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis] confirmed
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4 225 deaths with diagnosis schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]
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55% mortality rate associated with the disease schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

Diagnosis schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis] is diagnosed Men are 27.51% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

2 880 (58.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

1 345 (48.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis] - Men aged 35-39 and Women aged 20-24

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-64
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 65-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 35-39, 50-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-34, 40-49

Disease Features schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis] - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis]

Schistosomiasis is caused by a parasitic infection of schistosoma haematobium. the parasite is transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated water, usually through skin contact or ingestion. once in the body, the parasite migrates to the veins of the bladder and intestines, where it matures and reproduces. the eggs of the parasite are then released through the urine or stool, and can infect other individuals when they come into contact with contaminated water. the eggs can also cause inflammation and scarring of the bladder and intestines, leading to a variety of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloody urine, and anemia.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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11 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium [urinary schistosomiasis] - Prevention

The best way to prevent schistosomiasis due to schistosoma haematobium is to avoid contact with contaminated water sources, such as lakes, ponds, and rivers. additionally, wearing protective clothing and footwear when swimming or wading in infested water can help reduce the risk of infection. regular water treatment and sanitation measures, such as boiling, filtering, or chlorination, can also reduce the risk of infection.