Intestinal and Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis: Case Series and Review of the Literature
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https://doi.org/10.5915/22-1-13542Keywords:
Schistosomiasis, Intestinal, HepatosplenicAbstract
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/22-1-13542
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that is estimated to afflict 200 million people world wide. Most of these cases are found in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Asia. The primary sites for the infection are the intestines and the liver. This article reviews the literature on the natural history and treatment of Schistosomiasis infections. The authors' experience with 167 consecutive cases is also described.
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1990-01-01
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