Epidemiology and Control of Schistosomiasis

Human schistosomiasis is caused by the genus Schistosoma. Its prevalence and morbidity are highest among schoolchildren, adolescents, young adults. It prevalent in poor communities without access to safe drinking water adequate sanitation. The agents of etiology these diseases Schistosoma mansoni, haematobium, guineensis, intercalatum, japonicum, mekongi. Symptoms include anemia, stunting, fever, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hepatosplenomegaly, genital lesions, eosinophilia. Freshwater mollusks suitable intermediate hosts, definitive hosts parasitized men. transmission gap disease bridged when people come into contact with unwholesome sources infested. People infected through their usual agricultural, domestic, professional, or recreational activities, which expose them contaminated water. Various animals, such as cattle, dogs, cats, rodents, pigs, horses, goats, serve reservoirs. Treatment at-risk on a wide scale, good water, improved sanitation, hygiene education, snail control all used combat schistosomiasis. WHO’s strategy focuses reducing regularly administering praziquantel affected populations large scale. entails regular treatment populations. Disease should be halted specific countries where low.