Neuroschistosomiasis: pathology

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neuroschistosomiasis: pathology. S. haematobium: in Africa and the Middle East. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Major Schistosoma species

  • S. haematobium: in Africa and the Middle East
  • S. mansoni: in Africa, Middle East, and America
  • S. japonicum: in Asia (especially Philippines and China)

Other Schistosoma species

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Transmission

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Intermediate hosts

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Synonym

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References

  1. Alsomaili M, Abulaban AA. Spinal cord schistosomiasis: two different outcomes. Case Rep Neurol 2016; 8:47-52. 
  2. Carod-Artal FJ. Neurological complications of schistosoma infection. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2008; 102:107-116.
  3. Pittella JE. Neuroschistosomiasis. Brain Pathol 1997; 7:649-662. 
  4. Lambertucci JR, Silva LC, do Amaral RS. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of schistosomal myeloradiculopathy. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2007; 40:574-581. 
  5. Colley DG, Bustinduy AL, Secor WE, King CH. Human schistosomiasis. Lancet 2014; 383:2253-2264.  
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