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Treatment of schistosomiasis: gathering stones together

Abstract

In this paper the treatment of schistosomiasis is examined under the following headings: cercarial dermatitis, Katayama fever, schistosomiasis in the immunosuppressed host and treatment of therapeutic failures.

schistosomiasis; praziquantel; oxamniquine; corticosteroids


ABSTRACT

Treatment of schistosomiasis: gathering stones together

J. R. Lambertucci1

UFMG, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Belo Horizonte, Brasil

In this paper the treatment of schistosomiasis is examined under the following headings: cercarial dermatitis, Katayama fever, schistosomiasis in the immunosuppressed host and treatment of therapeutic failures.

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  • Publication in this collection
    01 June 2009
  • Date of issue
    Apr 1995
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