در مصر قدیم مردم خیال میکردند که پسران هم میتوانند حامله شده و عادت ماهانه داشته باشند. علتش این بود که بسیاری از مردم مبتلا به یک انگل به نام schistosomiasis (تب حلزون) میشدند که ادرار را به خونی شدن شدید دچار کرده و شکم را ورم میداد.

The parasite and disease load of ancient Egyptians was particularly burdensome from the Nile, esp schistosomiasis (65% of all tested mummies), but the river's natural crop fertilisation meant the population was virtually free of whipworm and roundworm.

Today in Tokyo, a strategic dialogue by #UnitingEfforts – an initiative by UN Development-led @ADP_Health, GHIT Fund (グローバルヘルス技術振興基金) & Japan – is bringing together key stakeholders, incl Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium partners, to prepare for equitable introduction of the new treatment option for paediatric #schistosomiasis .

Keith Siau Suspected acute schistosomiasis (Katayama syndrome or bilharzia)

DDx: infectious mononucleosis, HLH, TSS, leptospirosis, SLE

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Diagnosed and cured case of schistosomiasis in Hungary documentsdelivered.com/source/000/011…

Unlocking insights in our new podcast series with our first guest Takalani Nemungadi, WHO's Infectious Hazard Management Officer in South Africa. Dive into her groundbreaking research, including the DualSave study, and unravel the complexities of Female Genital Schistosomiasis.

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PhD project available in the inspiring environment of the IHPE_Lab in southern France: mathematical model of gene-drive to use against schistosomiasis to #beatNTD . Apply here before 31/5 : adum.fr/as/ed/voirprop…

Caroline R, a champion presenting screening results on Schistosomiasis and Strongyloides. ⁦ESGCP_ClinicalParasitology⁩ ⁦Jaya Shrivastava⁩ ⁦Miriam ALVAREZ⁩

Watch the Teach to Reach 9 session on Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) #EndNTDs #women #Africa youtu.be/sODQdMsxhfI

FGS is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that affects over 56 million women and girls, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Teach to Reach 9

#Schistosomiasis remains a major global health issue, impacting millions—particularly in Africa. This neglected tropical disease isn't just a health issue—it has profound social and economic impacts, hampering educational achievement and perpetuating cycles of poverty.

Schistosomiasis in Egypt has been a neverending battle. In the 1950's around 70% of adult males were infected - indicating little had changed in millennia. Attempts to control the spread inadvertently led to the spread of hepatitis B and C.

'Dive into the world of #Schistosomiasis with us! 🌊 Join us on 105.1 FM Imanzi Radio as #ARMELS takes the mic to educate and empower. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that could change lives. Tune in Tomorrow From 8 Am- 9Am! #HealthEducation #StayInformed

Today in Tokyo, a strategic dialogue by #UnitingEfforts – an initiative by UN Development-led @ADP_Health, GHIT Fund (グローバルヘルス技術振興基金) & Japan – brought together key stakeholders, including Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium partners, to prepare for equitable introduction of the new treatment option for paediatric #schistosomiasis .

#Worms - swimming in dirty water exposes you to warms reaching your brain .Eating not well cooked,pork 🍖 exposes you to Neurocysticercosis caused by pork tapeworm larvae,echinococcosis,schistosomiasis. And Sushi 🍣 causes Anisakiasis thats affects stomach. Image ➡️ The New York Times

Answer: Schistosomiasis

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Have you heard of #schistosomiasis ? It’s the most common cause of #PAH in the developing world. About 20 million people, mostly in Africa and Asia, can develop a severe form of #PAH from schistosomiasis. ow.ly/h2fK50RzBy6 #WorldPHDay2024

With support from the Govt of Japan, the UN Development-led @ADP_Health, together w/ Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium partners, is building capacities of African national disease control programmes to collaboratively rollout the new paediatric treatment option for preschool-aged children with #schistosomiasis .

Yesterday in Tokyo, a strategic dialogue by #UnitingEfforts – an initiative by GHIT, UN Development -led Access and Delivery Partnership and Japan- is bringing together key stakeholders, incl Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium partners, to prepare for equitable introduction of the new treatment option for paediatric #schistosomiasis .