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The video's topic relates to the blood flukes, schistosomiasis. The intestinal species are Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum, S. mekongi and S. intercalatum. Schistosoma haematobium is the urinary species. There are many other schistosome species that may invade humans that provide only a localized infection or dermatitis, like the avian species. Over 300 million people are infected with these parasites, particularly in "South America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia." Human infection is initiated by penetration of skin with infective cercariae. Upon penetration by cercariae, the host may experience localized dermatitis. Once in the subcutaneous tissue, the cercaria transforms into the next stage, the SCHISTOSOMA. Within 4 days, the schistosomulae begin to migrate via the venous or lymphatic vessels and eventually reaching the lungs and liver. In contrast to the intestinal species, Schistosoma haematobium manifest clinically in mot infected patients via terminal hematuria. The so-called "swimmer's itch" that is due to cercariae should not be taking lightly, which occurs most often with S. mansoni and S. japonicum infections. Some American students in Kenya were once exposed to Schistosomiasis "by bathing in a small stream." Within 3 months, two students developed transverse myelitis and most experienced fever, diarrhea and weight loss. Schistosomiasis can also cause progressive pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale and acutely Katayama fever, which must be quickly recognized by the treating physician. Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is the most common form of chronic infection. Intestinal Schistosomiasis is more common in S. mansoni and S. japonicum and may involve the entire intestinal tract that may be confused with granulomatous colitis. Dysentery-like disease with blood mucoid stools can be seen as well as intestinal polyposis. Malnutrition can be seen with the intestinal species with associated protein loss, marked weight loss and anemia. Hematuria due to S. haematobium is very common in the Nile River valley. In boys, the hematuria is often considered analogous to menarche in girls. S. haematobium may promote urothelial carcinogeneis in susceptible patients. Cerebral manifestations are most commonly due to S. japonicum but may also be caused by S. haematobium and S. mansoni. Physicians must know that the treatment of schistosomiasis depends on the stage of the infection as well as the clinical presentation. Therapy for acute Schistosomiasis or Katayama fever needs to be individualized and appropriately adjusted for each case. The drug of choice for Schistosomiasis is Praziquantel. Stool testing for schistosomiasis is often helpful but rarely a rectal biopsy might be required. For diagnostic serology, physicians must consult the CDC. I find medical parasitology unusually fascinating, and I will continue to post data that is directed to qualified physicians in an effort to prevent disease and save lives. In my experience, Medical Parasitology often appears to be a neglected subject in the western world. Doctors in the east cost are likely to see S. mansoni infections in immigrants from the Caribbean as well as from Venezuela and Brazil. In closing, schistosomiasis might become an American health problem if the infection becomes successfully established in North American snail hosts.Luis Lomeli, M.D./Beta
Author: LuisLomeliMD
Keywords: swimmer's dermatitis praziquantel schistosomiasis haematobium japonicum mansoni parasitic infections Luis Lomeli M.D.
Added: July 7, 2008
Filmed in Pemba, Zanzibar - Tanzania, the documentary describes the socio-economic and health situation in the island, where the Foundation Ivo de Carneri is helping the local community to prevent and fight diseases like malaria, diarrhoea, HIV-Aids. www.fondazionedecarneri.itSPECIAL THANKS. Dr Omar Makame Shaouri (Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Zanzibar) and the collaborators at the Public Health Laboratory in Pemba:Yahya Al-Sawafi, Dr Hamadi Juma Haji, Dr. Madhi Ramsan, Saleh Juma Mohammed, Hamadi Ali, Sadiki Salim Abeid. Original soundtrack: (c)(P)Andrea Marco Ricci - except "Amazon Rain Forest" (c)2000 Azzurra Music Srl, "Voice of Mother Africa" written by Melanie de More (c) 1994 MeMa Music, performed by the choir "Rhythm'n'Sound" directed by Riccardo Galassi.
Author: FondazioneIdC
Keywords: Pemba Zanzibar Tanzania Chake Mkoani Foundation Nonprofit Tropical Parasitic Diseases Malaria Hiv Aids Schistosomiasis
Added: June 15, 2008
Parasite: An organism that lives in or on and takes its nourishment from another organism. A parasite cannot live independently. Parasitic diseases include infections by protozoa, helminths, and arthropods: Protozoa -- Malaria is caused by plasmodium, a protozoa, a single-cell organism that can only divide within its host organism. Helminths -- Schistosomiasis, another set of very important parasitic diseases, is caused by a helminth (a worm). Arthropods -- The arthropods include insects and arachnids (spiders, etc.), a number of which can act as vectors (carriers) of parasitic diseases. The term "parasite" came from the Greek "parasitos" (para-, along side of + sitos, food) meaning "eating at the side of, as at the same table." The sense of the term later changed to that of a poor friend or relative who lived at the expense of another. Not until the 18th century did "parasite" come into English as a biologic term.
Author: elsecretodelasalud
Keywords: health medicine
Added: June 2, 2008
This clip is incorrectly titled "Schistosoma". We now suspect this worm is part of an insect life cycle that is the result of an insect depositing eggs through a bite.April 14, 2008 Parasite Eruption"Perhaps it would be good to admit I was so shocked in the beginning that I tried to get them off me as fast as I could. I didn't think I would end up being a science experiment. Now when I remove something from my body I note: date, time, location and save the specimen attached to a photograph. I hope this can help patients or doctors who find themselves faced with this dilemma. Currently three internal medicine physicians, a gynecologist, dermatologist, gastroenterologist and pain management specialist have reported there is nothing they can do. It is hard to keep my spirits up when faced with this lack of support." -- Subject A, California__________Today is May 15, 2008 and Subject A has visited 3 additional doctors in the past week. An infectious disease specialist told her to "get rid of the microscope" and gave her an Aids test, with an admonishment that she should see a psychiatrist. ""There is no schistosomiasis in North America," he told her. Another doctor examined the photo of the female schistosoma emerging from the male's fold (below) and referred her to another infectious disease specialist.A third doctor viewed the video of one of the worms infesting Subject A's scalp and said he would refer her to an infectious disease specialist. Meanwhile, Subject A continues to suffer terribly, with worms emerging daily from the dozens of sores covering her body. I have called the Center for Disease Control and begged them to help her, describing the ovas that fall from her hair and burn through her skin, suggesting that failure to treat her risks a health epidemic. The CDC refused to contact her."I waited in the doctor's office for three hours!" Subject A told me yesterday. "My head was on the chair for all that time. Think of all those people who are at risk being exposed to this!" I called CBS News with this story. They showed no interest. I just sent Dr. Sanjay Gupta at CNN a link to this page. Maybe something will come of that. Why the hell am I reduced to calling the press to attempt to find her simple medical treatment????I am becoming very angry now. What is happening to my sister is a serious form of abuse. Of torture. I may be just a truck driver but I know incompetence when I see it. Why will trained medical professionals not immediately prescribe praziquantel or oxamniquine for her? Schistosomiasis is so common that China requires praziquantel to be added to consumer salt. Clearly, the medical treatment system in Bakersfield, California is broken. BUT THE DOCTORS ARE SURE MAKING A LOT OF MONEY!! In the twenty years that she may have suffered from this undiagnosed parasitic disease, the total money spent by her family, state and federal assistance exceeds one million dollars treating the symptoms but not one cent treating the cause. This is not right.May 30, 2008 Another doctor told SubjectA she had a skin condition. An actual schistosoma was sent to the Bakersfield lab and the results came back negative! This is unbelievable. http://www.newplague.org
Author: hydrogencommerce
Keywords: disease worms parasites medicine
Added: May 16, 2008
This clip is incorrectly titled "Schistosoma". We now suspect this worm is part of an insect life cycle that is the result of an insect depositing eggs through a bite.April 14, 2008 Parasite Eruption"Perhaps it would be good to admit I was so shocked in the beginning that I tried to get them off me as fast as I could. I didn't think I would end up being a science experiment. Now when I remove something from my body I note: date, time, location and save the specimen attached to a photograph. I hope this can help patients or doctors who find themselves faced with this dilemma. Currently three internal medicine physicians, a gynecologist, dermatologist, gastroenterologist and pain management specialist have reported there is nothing they can do. It is hard to keep my spirits up when faced with this lack of support." -- Subject A, California__________Today is May 15, 2008 and Subject A has visited 3 additional doctors in the past week. An infectious disease specialist told her to "get rid of the microscope" and gave her an Aids test, with an admonishment that she should see a psychiatrist. ""There is no schistosomiasis in North America," he told her. Another doctor examined the photo of the female schistosoma emerging from the male's fold (below) and referred her to another infectious disease specialist.A third doctor viewed the video of one of the worms infesting Subject A's scalp and said he would refer her to an infectious disease specialist. Meanwhile, Subject A continues to suffer terribly, with worms emerging daily from the dozens of sores covering her body. I have called the Center for Disease Control and begged them to help her, describing the ovas that fall from her hair and burn through her skin, suggesting that failure to treat her risks a health epidemic. The CDC refused to contact her."I waited in the doctor's office for three hours!" Subject A told me yesterday. "My head was on the chair for all that time. Think of all those people who are at risk being exposed to this!" I called CBS News with this story. They showed no interest. I just sent Dr. Sanjay Gupta at CNN a link to this page. Maybe something will come of that. Why the hell am I reduced to calling the press to attempt to find her simple medical treatment????I am becoming very angry now. What is happening to my sister is a serious form of abuse. Of torture. I may be just a truck driver but I know incompetence when I see it. Why will trained medical professionals not immediately prescribe praziquantel or oxamniquine for her? Schistosomiasis is so common that China requires praziquantel to be added to consumer salt. Clearly, the medical treatment system in Bakersfield, California is broken. BUT THE DOCTORS ARE SURE MAKING A LOT OF MONEY!! In the twenty years that she may have suffered from this undiagnosed parasitic disease, the total money spent by her family, state and federal assistance exceeds one million dollars treating the symptoms but not one cent treating the cause. This is not right.May 30, 2008 Another doctor told SubjectA she had a skin condition. An actual schistosoma was sent to the Bakersfield lab and the results came back negative! This is unbelievable. http://www.newplague.org
Author: hydrogencommerce
Keywords: disease worms parasites medicine
Added: May 16, 2008
This clip is incorrectly titled "Schistosoma". We now suspect this worm is part of an insect life cycle that is the result of an insect depositing eggs through a bite.April 14, 2008 Parasite Eruption"Perhaps it would be good to admit I was so shocked in the beginning that I tried to get them off me as fast as I could. I didn't think I would end up being a science experiment. Now when I remove something from my body I note: date, time, location and save the specimen attached to a photograph. I hope this can help patients or doctors who find themselves faced with this dilemma. Currently three internal medicine physicians, a gynecologist, dermatologist, gastroenterologist and pain management specialist have reported there is nothing they can do. It is hard to keep my spirits up when faced with this lack of support." -- Subject A, California__________Today is May 15, 2008 and Subject A has visited 3 additional doctors in the past week. An infectious disease specialist told her to "get rid of the microscope" and gave her an Aids test, with an admonishment that she should see a psychiatrist. ""There is no schistosomiasis in North America," he told her. Another doctor examined the photo of the female schistosoma emerging from the male's fold (below) and referred her to another infectious disease specialist.A third doctor viewed the video of one of the worms infesting Subject A's scalp and said he would refer her to an infectious disease specialist. Meanwhile, Subject A continues to suffer terribly, with worms emerging daily from the dozens of sores covering her body. I have called the Center for Disease Control and begged them to help her, describing the ovas that fall from her hair and burn through her skin, suggesting that failure to treat her risks a health epidemic. The CDC refused to contact her."I waited in the doctor's office for three hours!" Subject A told me yesterday. "My head was on the chair for all that time. Think of all those people who are at risk being exposed to this!" I called CBS News with this story. They showed no interest. I just sent Dr. Sanjay Gupta at CNN a link to this page. Maybe something will come of that. Why the hell am I reduced to calling the press to attempt to find her simple medical treatment????I am becoming very angry now. What is happening to my sister is a serious form of abuse. Of torture. I may be just a truck driver but I know incompetence when I see it. Why will trained medical professionals not immediately prescribe praziquantel or oxamniquine for her? Schistosomiasis is so common that China requires praziquantel to be added to consumer salt. Clearly, the medical treatment system in Bakersfield, California is broken. BUT THE DOCTORS ARE SURE MAKING A LOT OF MONEY!! In the twenty years that she may have suffered from this undiagnosed parasitic disease, the total money spent by her family, state and federal assistance exceeds one million dollars treating the symptoms but not one cent treating the cause. This is not right.May 30, 2008 Another doctor told SubjectA she had a skin condition. An actual schistosoma was sent to the Bakersfield lab and the results came back negative! This is unbelievable. http://www.newplague.org
Author: hydrogencommerce
Keywords: disease worms parasites medicine
Added: May 16, 2008
This clip is incorrectly titled "Schistosoma". We now suspect this worm is part of an insect life cycle that is the result of an insect depositing eggs through a bite.April 14, 2008 Parasite Eruption"Perhaps it would be good to admit I was so shocked in the beginning that I tried to get them off me as fast as I could. I didn't think I would end up being a science experiment. Now when I remove something from my body I note: date, time, location and save the specimen attached to a photograph. I hope this can help patients or doctors who find themselves faced with this dilemma. Currently three internal medicine physicians, a gynecologist, dermatologist, gastroenterologist and pain management specialist have reported there is nothing they can do. It is hard to keep my spirits up when faced with this lack of support." -- Subject A, California__________Today is May 15, 2008 and Subject A has visited 3 additional doctors in the past week. An infectious disease specialist told her to "get rid of the microscope" and gave her an Aids test, with an admonishment that she should see a psychiatrist. ""There is no schistosomiasis in North America," he told her. Another doctor examined the photo of the female schistosoma emerging from the male's fold (below) and referred her to another infectious disease specialist.A third doctor viewed the video of one of the worms infesting Subject A's scalp and said he would refer her to an infectious disease specialist. Meanwhile, Subject A continues to suffer terribly, with worms emerging daily from the dozens of sores covering her body. I have called the Center for Disease Control and begged them to help her, describing the ovas that fall from her hair and burn through her skin, suggesting that failure to treat her risks a health epidemic. The CDC refused to contact her."I waited in the doctor's office for three hours!" Subject A told me yesterday. "My head was on the chair for all that time. Think of all those people who are at risk being exposed to this!" I called CBS News with this story. They showed no interest. I just sent Dr. Sanjay Gupta at CNN a link to this page. Maybe something will come of that. Why the hell am I reduced to calling the press to attempt to find her simple medical treatment????I am becoming very angry now. What is happening to my sister is a serious form of abuse. Of torture. I may be just a truck driver but I know incompetence when I see it. Why will trained medical professionals not immediately prescribe praziquantel or oxamniquine for her? Schistosomiasis is so common that China requires praziquantel to be added to consumer salt. Clearly, the medical treatment system in Bakersfield, California is broken. BUT THE DOCTORS ARE SURE MAKING A LOT OF MONEY!! In the twenty years that she may have suffered from this undiagnosed parasitic disease, the total money spent by her family, state and federal assistance exceeds one million dollars treating the symptoms but not one cent treating the cause. This is not right.May 30, 2008 Another doctor told SubjectA she had a skin condition. An actual schistosoma was sent to the Bakersfield lab and the results came back negative! This is unbelievable. http://www.newplague.org
Author: hydrogencommerce
Keywords: disease worms parasites medicine
Added: May 16, 2008
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It's all over the news these days: Exotic diseases are on the rise here in the U.S. And although nasty tropical ailments like dengue fever, brucellosis, and schistosomiasis are common in the wilds of Africa, Asia, and South America, they're becoming hot topics here in States as well.
http://digg.com/health/Disease_of_illegal_immigration_spreads_to_America_s_poor
A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health Roadmap and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases identifies chemical compounds that hold promise as potential therapies for schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that afflicts more than 200 million people worldwide.
http://digg.com/general_sciences/New_Leads_for_Treating_Parasitic_Worm_Disease
The parasitic worm disease called schistosomiasis is yet another example. Like many of these third world diseases, schistosomiasis is actually one of the most common parasitic infections in the whole world, infecting 207 million every year. Of course, the majority of these people are in the Asia, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and
http://digg.com/health/Researchers_warn_of_third_world_diseases_in_the_U_S
On the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, a fitting commemoration would be a commitment to the regional eradication of [lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and schistosomiasis] that remain as a historical legacy of slavery.
http://digg.com/health/Breaking_a_Historical_Legacy_of_Slavery
Sugars secreted by a parasitic worm could provide the key to how it infects the human body and how its eggs escape to spread the deadly disease schistosomiasis, according to new research.
http://digg.com/health/Sugar_coating_clue_to_how_parasitic_worms_dupe_immune_system