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¹Department of Urology, Columbia-St. Mary's Community Physicians, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

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Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, affects over 200 million people globally. This parasitic flatworm infection can lead to severe health issues including cancer, and is increasingly seen in the US.

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Tropical Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Schistosomiasis is a significant parasitic disease caused by flatworms (trematodes).
It is the second most devastating parasitic disease globally, surpassed only by malaria.
Over 200 million people are infected worldwide, with 20 million experiencing severe health consequences and 100,000 deaths annually.

Observation:

Four species cause intestinal schistosomiasis: Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum, S. mekongi, and S. intercalatum.
Schistosoma haematobium causes urinary schistosomiasis, prevalent in Africa and the Middle East.
Urinary tract fibrosis can result in hydroureter, hydronephrosis, infections, and kidney disease.

Findings:

Urinary schistosomiasis can lead to bladder cancer.
A rare complication of S. haematobium infection is squamous and adenosquamous prostate cancer.
Imported cases of schistosomiasis are emerging in the United States through various migration pathways.

Implications:

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease with underestimated global health impact.
Increased awareness and research are crucial for managing and preventing schistosomiasis.
Public health strategies must address the growing threat of imported parasitic diseases in non-endemic regions.