Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever and bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. The urinary tract or the intestines may be infected. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. Those who have been infected for a long time may experience liver damage, kidney failure, infertility, or bladder cancer. In children, it may cause poor growth and learning difficulty.The disease is spread by contact with fresh water contaminated with the parasites. These parasites are released from infected freshwater snails. The disease is especially common among children in developing countries, as they are …

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WHO: World Health Organization · 22 March 2024 French

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World Bank Group · 18 March 2024 English

The Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Program has been screened for climate and disaster risks and been found to be highly exposed while risks to project activities are …

borne diseases, primarily malaria, dengue, and schistosomiasis. Variability of precipitation patterns and


World Bank Group · 13 March 2024 English

existing mechanism of prevention and control of schistosomiasis into the Program activities to safeguard health Measurement Reports of hygienic assessment on schistosomiasis transmission risk prepared; Assessment Reports


World Bank Group · 11 March 2024 English

related risks; c) full attribution to WASH for schistosomiasis, trachoma, ascariasis, trichiniasis, hookworm


WHO: World Health Organization · 8 March 2024 French

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World Bank Group · 5 March 2024 English

Environmental degradation is the largest public health challenge of the century and is likely to be exacerbated by climate change. This study undertakes a comprehensive examination of the health implications …

leptospirosis, melioidosis, viral hepatitis, and schistosomiasis (McIver et al., 2016a). 3The share of people


USAID: United States Agency for International Development · 4 March 2024 English

The Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are advancing the President’s vision of a more free, open, secure, and prosperous world that delivers for the American …

lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, and three soil-transmitted helminths. U.S


WHO: World Health Organization · 1 March 2024 French

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WHO: World Health Organization · 16 February 2024

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other infections – notably, cholera, LF, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis


WHO: World Health Organization · 16 February 2024

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other infections – notably, cholera, LF, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis s#tab=tab_1 Rage Schistosomiasis https://www.who.int/health-topics/schistosomiasis#tab=tab_1 Schistosomiase


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