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schistosomiasis
Used for:
bilharziasis
Broader Terms:
helminthiasis
Broader Terms:
parasitic gastrointestinal disorder
Broader Terms:
parasitic liver disorder
Related Terms:
emerging infectious disease
Related Terms:
Schistosoma
Scope Note:
parasitic disease of tropical and subtropical countries; characterized initially by fever, chills, and abdominal and lower back pain; untreated patients may develop jaundice, liver cirrhosis, bladder tumors, and kidney failure.
Term Number:
2214-3713
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