Hyasinta Jaka

The Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Prevention of Schistosomiasis - Mwanza, Tanzania: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. & Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] © 2014 - Pages 17 - Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment .

Abstract:

Schistosomiasis or" Bilharzia" is a tropical parasitic disease associated with serious morbidity and mortality. This chapter fully covers schistosomiasis management, which includes the diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention of the parasitic disease. This chapter includes current methods of early diagnosis of schistosomiasis, outlines the treatments options and will help many clinicians in properly managing their patients.

978-1-63117-186-4 = Microscopic diagnosis, serological tests, ELISA, PCR, therapy, prophylaxis

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