Schistosomiasis | Bilharziasis | Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at schistosomiasis, a disease caused by the parasitic blood fluke schistosoma. It covers the global impact, with over 200 million people infected worldwide. The tutorial explains the different species of schistosoma and their geographical distribution, the life cycle of the parasite, and the symptoms of both acute and chronic infections. It also discusses the methods for diagnosing schistosomiasis and the treatment using praziquantel.

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