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Infection of the bladder is associated with the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder
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Schistosoma Hematobium
Endemic in Egypt and Sudan and associated with wading through moist soil while barefoot;dx via spherical eggs with a terminal spine in the urine. |
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intermediate host is the freshwater snail, cercariae (mature larvae) penetrate through skin and travel to the veins.
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Schistosoma Hematobium
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This worm causes Dermatitis (Swimmers itch), Katayama Fever and chronic fibrosis of organs and blood vessels resulting in granulomas.
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Schistosoma Hematobium
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Schistosoma Hematobium Tx:
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Praziquantel
Increases Ca = contraction and paralysis (increases LFT's) |
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Infection is associated with damage to the biliary tract and the development of cholangiocarcinoma.
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Clonorchis Sinensis
(Chinese liver fluke) Infected fresh water fish Tx: Praziquantel |
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Similar presentation to TB, Bloody sputum will demonstrate eggs.
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Paragonimus Westermani
(Lung Fluke) freshwater snail-crustacean-undercooked crab meat. |
