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Jul 31
Clinical signs of urogenital schistosomiasis can vary depending on the stage of the infection. Some common clinical signs include:
1. Hematuria (blood in the urine): This is one of the most common symptoms of urogenital schistosomiasis. The presence of blood in the urine may be intermittent or continuous.
2. Dysuria (painful urination): Patients with urogenital schistosomiasis may experience pain or discomfort while urinating.
3. Frequency and urgency of urination: Patients may feel the need to urinate more frequently than usual and may also experience a sense of urgency.
4. Lower abdominal pain: Some patients may experience pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen.
5. Genital lesions: In advanced cases of urogenital schistosomiasis, patients may develop genital lesions, ulcers, or nodules.
6. Infertility: Urogenital schistosomiasis can lead to infertility in both men and women due to damage to the reproductive organs.
7. Bladder and kidney complications: Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium can lead to complications such as bladder wall thickening, bladder stones, hydronephrosis, and kidney damage.
It is important to note that some individuals infected with Schistosoma haematobium may not exhibit any symptoms, especially in the early stages of the infection. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
1. Hematuria (blood in the urine): This is one of the most common symptoms of urogenital schistosomiasis. The presence of blood in the urine may be intermittent or continuous.
2. Dysuria (painful urination): Patients with urogenital schistosomiasis may experience pain or discomfort while urinating.
3. Frequency and urgency of urination: Patients may feel the need to urinate more frequently than usual and may also experience a sense of urgency.
4. Lower abdominal pain: Some patients may experience pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen.
5. Genital lesions: In advanced cases of urogenital schistosomiasis, patients may develop genital lesions, ulcers, or nodules.
6. Infertility: Urogenital schistosomiasis can lead to infertility in both men and women due to damage to the reproductive organs.
7. Bladder and kidney complications: Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium can lead to complications such as bladder wall thickening, bladder stones, hydronephrosis, and kidney damage.
It is important to note that some individuals infected with Schistosoma haematobium may not exhibit any symptoms, especially in the early stages of the infection. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term complications.
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Jul 31
Urinary Schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma haematobium)
Early Infection:
- Asymptomatic usually
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Dysuria (painful urination)
- Urinary frequency
Chronic Infection:
- Progressive bladder damage:
- Bladder wall thickening
- Fibrosis
- Calcium deposition (sand in urine)
- Increased risk of:
- Urinary tract infections
- Bladder cancer
Other Signs:
- Painful urination with coitus (dyspareunia)
- Hematospermia (blood in semen)
- Vesicoureteral reflux (backflow of urine from bladder to ureters)
Intestinal Schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum)
Early Infection:
- Asymptomatic usually
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Bloody stools
Chronic Infection:
- Intestinal inflammation and fibrosis
- Hepatic involvement (in S. mansoni and S. japonicum infections):
- Hepatic fibrosis
- Ascites (fluid accumulation in abdomen)
- Portal hypertension
- Intestinal bleeding
- Protein-losing enteropathy
Other Signs:
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
- Fatigue
- Fever
Early Infection:
- Asymptomatic usually
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Dysuria (painful urination)
- Urinary frequency
Chronic Infection:
- Progressive bladder damage:
- Bladder wall thickening
- Fibrosis
- Calcium deposition (sand in urine)
- Increased risk of:
- Urinary tract infections
- Bladder cancer
Other Signs:
- Painful urination with coitus (dyspareunia)
- Hematospermia (blood in semen)
- Vesicoureteral reflux (backflow of urine from bladder to ureters)
Intestinal Schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum)
Early Infection:
- Asymptomatic usually
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Bloody stools
Chronic Infection:
- Intestinal inflammation and fibrosis
- Hepatic involvement (in S. mansoni and S. japonicum infections):
- Hepatic fibrosis
- Ascites (fluid accumulation in abdomen)
- Portal hypertension
- Intestinal bleeding
- Protein-losing enteropathy
Other Signs:
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
- Fatigue
- Fever
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