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Schistosomiasis is spread by contact with fresh water contaminated with parasites. [5] These parasites are released from infected freshwater snails. [5] The disease is especially common among children in underdeveloped and developing countries, because these kids are more likely to play in contaminated water. [5]
Schistosoma is a genus of trematodes, commonly known as blood flukes.They are parasitic flatworms responsible for a highly significant group of infections in humans termed schistosomiasis, which is considered by the World Health Organization to be the second-most socioeconomically devastating parasitic disease (after malaria), with hundreds of millions infected worldwide.
The 1990–2013 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated 5,500 direct deaths from schistosomiasis, [77] while more than 200,000 people were estimated in 2013 to die annually from causes related to schistosomiasis. [78] Another 20 million have severe consequences from the disease. [79] It is the most deadly of the neglected tropical diseases. [80]
Clinical symptoms are caused by the eggs. As the leading cause of schistosomiasis in the world, it is the most prevalent parasite in humans. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease. As of 2021, the World Health Organization reports that 251.4 million people have schistosomiasis and most of it is due to S. mansoni. [1]
The most common skin conditions in dogs 1. Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) Skin allergies (atopic dermatitis) is a very common condition that affects up to 30% of dogs, ...
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.
In fact, in a Brazilian study (37.8% of domestic dogs) [12] and a Thai study (58.1% of domestic dogs) [13] A. caninum was the most common nematode of all. In Australia, a prevalence of 26% was found for U. stenocephala. [11] In contrast, in wolves that inhabit tundras, U. stenocephala is the most common intestinal nematode (prevalence 45%). [16]
Here are some of the most common plants that are toxic to dogs, according to Dr Wismer: Sago Palm. This handsome prehistoric-looking palm is the most dangerous houseplant on the list for dogs, ...