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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

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