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Laizhou Hong's tongue has the common characteristics of Chinese dog breeds, and has black spots on the tongue or a black or bluish-black tongue. [8] The same is true for their gums. Some Laizhou Hong's gums will appear black, which is a common feature of Chinese dog breeds. [9] Laizhou Hong's ears are usually erect and do not require ear ...
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Schistosoma japonicum is an important parasite and one of the major infectious agents of schistosomiasis.This parasite has a very wide host range, infecting at least 31 species of wild mammals, including nine carnivores, 16 rodents, one primate (human), two insectivores and three artiodactyls and therefore it can be considered a true zoonosis.
Schistosomiasis was first reported in the Mekong River's Lower Basin region in 1957, from Laotian island of Khong to Cambodian province of Kratié, specifically. [2] It was believed that the cause of these cases was Schistosoma japonicum until 1978, when Neotricula aperta was discovered and it was determined that the Schistosome was a unique species, Schistosoma mekongi. [2]
Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, bilharzia, and Katayama fever, [1] [2] [9] is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. [5] It affects the urinary tract or the intestines. [5] Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. [5]
Oxamniquine, sold under the brand name Vansil among others, is a medication used to treat schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni. [1] Praziquantel, however, is often the preferred treatment. [2] It is given by mouth and used as a single dose. [2] Common side effects include sleepiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and reddish urine. [1]
In defense of stray dogs. This is not the first time Chinese authorities have been accused of being heavy-handed with animals. During Covid, some pet owners complained that their dogs were beaten ...
Schistosomiasis life cycle. Source: CDC [citation needed] A Schistosomiasis vaccine is a vaccine against Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia, bilharziosis or snail fever), a parasitic disease caused by several species of fluke of the genus Schistosoma. No effective vaccine for the disease exists yet.