Schistosomiasis

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Parasitic disease
Parasitic disease Schistosomiasis

Overview

Etiology

Parasitic disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cattle, Dogs, Goat, Horse, Human, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Diarrhea

Bloody diarrhea

Mucoid diarrhea

Anorexia

Anemia

Required

Ascites

Emaciation

Required

Reduced growth rate

Immunosuppression

Mucopurulent nasal discharge

Dyspnea

Open mouth breathing

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Direct fecal examination

Sedimentation technique

Detection of characteristic spined eggs

Histopathologic examination

ELISA serology

Treatment

Praziquantel

Prevention & Control

Prevent grazing in contaminated areas

Eradication of snail hosts

Vaccination with irradiated cercariae or schistosomula

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