Why amp what is schistosomiasis FAQ

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Hello Viewers !!! • • My Name Is Kavindu Lakmal , Medical Laboratory Science Student From University Of Peradeniya. • • I designed this video from my Text books notes , WHO CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website ) • I hope this video will helpful for your studies Knowledge ... • • Don't Forget to subscribe me ... • You can update with more new videos .... • Please Comment your ideas about Video .... • #Schistosomiasis #Parasites #Parasitology #FAQ #AladdinCreations #Schistosomamansoni #Schistosomahaematobium #Schistosomajaponicum • ***************************** HELP ME !!! ********************** • I Love to make this like videos Continuously …. • But everything need some money , So your little donation I really appreciate . • Your just 1$ donation help to design many more videos … • Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4259366 • ******************************************************************** • Not Only That , Need To Design this Like Video For You Or Any Video Editing Help ??? • Contact me ... • [email protected] • Skype Name - kavindu.lakmal11 • • Thank You • ****************************************************************** • Video Script :- • Schistosomiasis FAQs • • What is schistosomiasis ? • Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. • Infection with Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, and Schistosoma japonicum causes illness in humans; • less commonly, Schistosoma mekongi and Schistosoma intercalatum can cause disease. • more than 200 million people are infected worldwide. • How can I get schistosomiasis? • Freshwater becomes contaminated by Schistosoma eggs , when infected people urinate or defecate in the water. • The eggs hatch, and if certain types of freshwater snails are present in the water, the parasites develop and multiply inside the snails. • The parasite leaves the snail , and enters the water where it can survive for about 48 hours. • Schistosoma parasites , can penetrate the skin of persons who are wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water. • Within several weeks, parasite mature into adult worms, residing in the blood vessels of the body where the females produce eggs. • Some of the eggs travel to the bladder or intestine , and are passed into the urine or stool. • What are the signs and symptoms of schistosomiasis? • Within days after becoming infected, you may develop a rash or itchy skin. • Fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches can begin within 1-2 months of infection. • Most people have no symptoms , at this early phase of infection. • When adult worms are present, the eggs that are produced usually travel to the intestine, liver or bladder, causing inflammation or scarring. • Children who are repeatedly infected can develop anemia, malnutrition, and learning difficulties. After years of infection, the parasite can also damage the liver, intestine, lungs, and bladder. • Rarely, eggs are found in the brain or spinal cord and can cause seizures, paralysis, or spinal cord inflammation. • What should I do , if I think I have schistosomiasis? • See your health care provider. If you have traveled to countries where schistosomiasis is found and had contact with freshwater, describe in detail where and for how long you traveled. • How is schistosomiasis diagnosed? • Your health care provider , may ask you to provide stool or urine samples , to see if you have the parasite. A blood sample can also be tested for evidence of infection. • What is the treatment for schistosomiasis? • Safe and effective drugs , are available for the treatment of schistosomiasis. Praziquantel is the recommended treatment drug. • Am I at risk? • If you live in or travel , to areas where schistosomiasis , occurs and your skin comes in contact with freshwater from canals, rivers, streams, ponds, or lakes, you are at risk of getting schistosomiasis. • In what areas of the world , does schistosomiasis occur? • • Africa: all freshwater in southern and sub-Saharan Africa–including the great lakes and rivers , ,also South America , • • Caribbean , • • The Middle East , • • Southern China • • Parts of Southeast Asia and the Philippines . • How can I prevent schistosomiasis? • Avoid swimming , or wading in freshwater , when you are in countries in which schistosomiasis occurs. • Drink safe water. Although schistosomiasis is not transmitted by swallowing contaminated water, if your mouth or lips come in contact with water containing the parasites, you could become infected . • you should either boil water for 1 minute , or filter water before drinking it. • Bath water should be heated to a rolling boil , for at least 1 minute or Water held in a storage tank for at least 1 to 2 days should be safe for bathing .

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