Multiple potential infectious causes of hematuria complicate this diagnosis. A diagnosis of schistosomiasis is made after four of five possible etiologies are ruled out, illustrating the need to test for all triggers before initiating treatment.
Department of Urology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Timothy V
TV
Johnson
Jennifer
J
DeLong
Viraj A
VA
Master
D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003558:Cystoscopy; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015030:Zimbabwe
D000871:Anthelmintics; D011223:Praziquantel