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Schistosoma
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Definition
: A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; /drug eff: consider also SCHISTOSOMICIDES; infection
See Also
Schistosomicides
Examples
Schistosoma haematobium
;
Schistosoma japonicum
;
Schistosoma mansoni
Other names
Bilharzia; Schistosomas; Bilharzias