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Many infections are subclinically symptomatic, with mild anemia and malnutrition being common in endemic areas. Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama's fever) may occur weeks after the initial infection, especially by ''S. mansoni'' and ''S. japonicum''. Manifestations include: | Many infections are subclinically symptomatic, with mild anemia and malnutrition being common in endemic areas. Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama's fever) may occur weeks after the initial infection, especially by ''S. mansoni'' and ''S. japonicum''. Manifestations include: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
History and Symptoms
Many infections are subclinically symptomatic, with mild anemia and malnutrition being common in endemic areas. Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama's fever) may occur weeks after the initial infection, especially by S. mansoni and S. japonicum. Manifestations include:
- Abdominal pain
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Eosinophilia - extremely high eosinophil granulocyte count.
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Hepatosplenomegaly - the enlargement of both the liver and the spleen.