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Schistosomiasis of the urinary bladder. A case report
The British Journal of Venereal Diseases
|April 1, 1975
Summary
Schistosomiasis of the bladder caused non-gonococcal urethritis in a male patient. Diagnosis was confirmed by identifying Schistosoma haematobium ova in urine, leading to successful treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease, can affect various organs, including the bladder.
- Non-gonococcal urethritis is inflammation of the urethra not caused by gonorrhea.
Observation:
- A male patient presented with symptoms suggestive of non-gonococcal urethritis.
- Clinical examination revealed bladder schistosomiasis as the underlying cause.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic identification of characteristic terminal-spined Schistosoma haematobium ova in urine sediment.
- Cystoscopy provided further confirmation of the disease and its pathological stage.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering schistosomiasis in the differential diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis, especially in endemic areas.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of bladder schistosomiasis can lead to favorable patient outcomes.