Directory of Schistosomiasis Resources

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Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharziasis, is caused by a blood fluke whose larvae contaminate fresh water where humans contract the disease by wading, swimming, or bathing.

Resources in This Category

• Cambridge Schistosomiasis Research Group

  http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/~schisto/
  Includes group information, articles, disease information, and history of studies on the parasite.

• CDC DPDx - Schistosomiasis

  http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/schistosomiasis/index.html
  Factsheet with causal agents, life cycle, geographic distribution, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment.

• CDC Travelers' Health Information on Schistosomiasis

  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2010/chapter-5/schistosomiasis.aspx
  Factsheet with cause, affected areas of the world, symptoms, geographic distribution map, prevention, and treatment.

• CDC: Schistosomiasis

  http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/schistosomiasis/
  Includes factsheets and news releases.

• eMedicine - Schistosomiasis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/788867-overview
  Article by Amy J Behrman, MD.

• eMedicine - Schistosomiasis

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/228392-overview
  Article by Palaniandy Kogulan, MD.

• MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Schistosomiasis

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001321.htm
  Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, complications, and prevention.

• Medmicro: Schistosomes and Other Trematodes

  http://www.pathobio.sdu.edu.cn/sdjsc/engparabook/ch088.htm
  Medical and scientific information on the organisms and the diseases they cause.

• NHS Choices: Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/schistosomiasis/
  Provides information on this infection caused by parasites called schistosomes. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Schistosomiasis Control Initiative

  http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/schisto
  Features objectives, disease information, programs, operating locations, and news.

• TDR: Schistosomiasis

  http://www.who.int/tdr/diseases-topics/schistosomiasis/en/
  Provides information on the research being undertaken into this disease and its vectors.

• The Carter Center: Schistosomiasis Control Program

  http://www.cartercenter.org/health/schistosomiasis/index.html
  Provides information on this disease and the program for its elimination being undertaken.

• The York Schistosomiasis Research Group

  http://www.york.ac.uk/res/schisto/
  Includes disease information, parasite life cycle, research information, and links.

• WHO/OMS: Schistosomiasis

  http://www.who.int/topics/schistosomiasis/
  Includes factsheets on the disease, programs, and research.

• WHO: Schistosomiasis

  http://www.who.int/schistosomiasis/en/
  Provides information on the WHO strategy on the use of anthelminthic drugs to control schistosomiasis in poor and marginalized communities.

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