title: Observations on the diagnosis and treatment of schistosomiasis in an endemic area.
abstract: This article attempts to evaluate the criteria used in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in an endemic bilharzial area. The discussion deals with the possible value of criteria such as egg recovery, rectal biopsy specimens, eosinophilia, hepatomegaly, and serological and skin tests. A rational approach to the treatment of patients with schistosomiasis is proposed and features such as probability of re-infection are taken into account.
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000209:etiology; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010270:Parasite Egg Count; D012007:Rectum / Q000469:parasitology; D012547:Schistosoma / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012556:Schistosomicides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012882:Skin Tests; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014556:Urine / Q000469:parasitology; D015030:Zimbabwe
chemical_list: D012556:Schistosomicides