Schistosomiasis, a blood-dwelling fluke worm, is a leading cause of anaemia and malnutrition and after years of infection can also damage the liver, intestine, lungs, and
[thiswormyworld.org]
Schistosoma trematode worms It is prevalent in Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia Acute schistosomiasis, or Katayama syndrome, can present as fever, malaise, myalgia
[bmj.com]
‘Malnutrition and tropical diseases such as malaria, schistosomiasis, and sleeping sickness are widespread.’
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