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==Overview== | |||
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''. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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.
History and Symptoms
Manifestations include:
- Abdominal pain
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Eosinophilia - extremely high eosinophil granulocyte count.
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Hepatosplenomegaly - the enlargement of both the liver and the spleen.