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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.
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WHO/OMS: Schistosomiasis - Includes factsheets on the disease, programs, and research. Cambridge Schistosomiasis Research Group - Includes group information, articles, disease information, and history of studies on the parasite. The York Schistosomiasis Research Group - Includes disease information, parasite life cycle, research information, and links. eMedicine - Schistosomiasis - Article by Amy J Behrman, MD. eMedicine - Schistosomiasis - Article by Palaniandy Kogulan, MD. The Carter Center: Schistosomiasis Control Program - Provides information on this disease and the program for its elimination being undertaken. WHO: Schistosomiasis - Provides information on the WHO strategy on the use of anthelminthic drugs to control schistosomiasis in poor and marginalized communities. CDC Travelers' Health Information on Schistosomiasis - Factsheet with cause, affected areas of the world, symptoms, geographic distribution map, prevention, and treatment. Schistosomiasis Control Initiative - Features objectives, disease information, programs, operating locations, and news. NHS Choices: Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) - Provides information on this infection caused by parasites called schistosomes. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Medmicro: Schistosomes and Other Trematodes - Medical and scientific information on the organisms and the diseases they cause. CDC: Schistosomiasis - Includes factsheets and news releases. TDR: Schistosomiasis - Provides information on the research being undertaken into this disease and its vectors. CDC DPDx - Schistosomiasis - Factsheet with causal agents, life cycle, geographic distribution, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Schistosomiasis - Features cause, risk factors, symptoms, tests, treatment, complications, and prevention.
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