bilharziasis

• Durch die Infektion mit parasitischen Plattwürmern der Gattung Schistosoma verursachte Erkrankung, die in tropischen und subtropischen Regionen vorkommt und je nach betroffenen Organen unterschiedliche Symptome hervorruft.

A medical condition caused by infestation with parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, common in tropical and subtropical regions, leading to various symptoms depending on the affected organs.

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1. Parasitic infectionC2formalmedical

   A chronic disease caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, common in tropical and subtropical regions, often contracted through contact with contaminated water.

   Parasitäre Infektion

   • Bilharziasis is a major health concern in many parts of Africa.
   • The patient was diagnosed with bilharziasis after returning from a trip to the tropics.
   • Preventive measures against bilharziasis include avoiding swimming in freshwater lakes in endemic areas.

   Synonymebilharziaschistosomiasis