INTESTINAL SCHISTOSOMIASES Meaning and
Definition
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Intestinal schistosomiasis, also known as intestinal bilharzia, is a parasitic infection caused by trematode worms belonging to the Schistosoma group. It is one of the various forms of schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease prevalent in many regions of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South America and Asia.
The infection occurs when individuals come into contact with freshwater contaminated by the larvae of Schistosoma worms, typically through activities such as swimming, bathing, or wading in infested water bodies. Upon penetrating the skin, the larvae migrate through the bloodstream to reach the veins of the intestines, where they mature into adult worms and reproduce.
Intestinal schistosomiasis primarily affects the intestines, causing a wide range of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. In chronic cases, it can lead to more severe complications such as malnutrition, intestinal obstruction, liver and spleen enlargement, and even bladder or colorectal cancer.
Preventive measures for intestinal schistosomiasis include avoiding or minimizing contact with contaminated water sources, improving sanitation infrastructure, and treating infected individuals using antiparasitic medications. Mass drug administration campaigns, alongside health education programs, are often implemented in endemic areas to reduce transmission and control the disease.
Long-term strategies for combating intestinal schistosomiasis involve community-based interventions, such as snail control programs to decrease the number of intermediate hosts, and promoting access to safe water and proper sanitation facilities.
Common Misspellings for INTESTINAL SCHISTOSOMIASES
- untestinal schistosomiases
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Etymology of INTESTINAL SCHISTOSOMIASES
The word "Intestinal Schistosomiases" is derived from two main components: "intestinal" and "schistosomiases".
- "Intestinal" is an adjective that comes from the Latin word "intestīnum", which means "intestine" or "gut". It refers to anything related to or affecting the intestines.
- "Schistosomiases" is the plural form of "schistosomiasis". This term is a medical term derived from the Greek word "schistos", meaning "split" or "cleave", and "oma", meaning "condition or disease". Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by several species of flatworms called schistosomes.
Therefore, when combining the two components, "intestinal schistosomiases" refers to the parasitic infection of the intestines caused by schistosomes.
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