Mnemonic and high yield points about Schistosomiasis or Bilharziasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by blood fluke (trematode) Schistosoma and transmitted by snails, are explained in this video. This video presents an easy mnemonic to remember the cause, epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of schistosomiasis.
Schistosomiasis, aka bilharziasis, is one of the most common parasitic infections caused by the blood fluke (trematode) in humans. Most human infections are caused by Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, and Schistosoma Japonicum. This infection, caused by a blood fluke or blood trematodes, is also known as bilharziasis.
Schistosomiasis is more common in Sub-Saharan Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
The parasites that cause schistosomiasis live in certain types of freshwater snails. Infection occurs when patients come into contact with contaminated freshwater.
Bilharzia disease is a very high yield topic for exams like USMLE, AMC, and MRCP. In this video, you will learn a easy way to remember the most commonly tested contents about schistosomiasis.
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