Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Urinary Bladder01:23

Urinary Bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular sac that temporarily stores urine before it is expelled from the body. It can hold approximately 600 mL of urine prior to micturition. The bladder is retroperitoneal and located behind the pubic symphysis in the pelvic floor.
In males, the bladder is situated in front of the rectum, while in females, it is positioned anterior to the vagina and uterus. The bladder floor contains an inverted triangular area called the trigone, defined by the two ureteric...
Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care01:30

Urinary Tract Infection III: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

A healthcare provider can diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) through several methods:Medical History and Symptoms: The provider will take a detailed medical history and ask about symptoms such as frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, and lower abdominal pain.Urinalysis: A clean-catch urine sample is collected in a sterile container and tested for the presence of bacteria, white blood cells (leukocytes), nitrites, blood, and protein. The presence of leukocytes and...
Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:28

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
Giardiasis01:12

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is a globally prevalent intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis (also known as G. lamblia or G. intestinalis). This flagellated protozoan is the most frequently identified intestinal parasite in the United States and worldwide. Transmission primarily occurs via the fecal-oral route, with infection arising from ingestion of water or food contaminated with cysts. Individuals in low-resource settings, international travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, daycare...
Amebiasis01:28

Amebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
Trichomoniasis01:18

Trichomoniasis

Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated protozoan parasite and the causative agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infections in the United States. This extracellular parasite primarily colonizes the lower genitourinary tract in women—particularly the vagina—and in men, the urethra and prostate. Its structural and functional adaptations enable its survival, motility, and pathogenicity within the host environment.Structural Features and Host EntryT.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Data-Driven and Expert-Informed Causal Discovery for Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Primary Care.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same author

Identifying Clinical Predictors of Diabetes and Prediabetes: An Explainable AI Approach Using Primary Care Electronic Medical Records.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same author

A Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening Conditions.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same author

BLOSSOM Dietary Habits and 1-Year Intravesical Recurrence in High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with BCG.

Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Short-term results of curcumin, quercetin, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate (Ialuril Soft Gels®) in the management of chronic prostatitis/primary prostate pain syndrome: a single-center prospective study.

Frontiers in surgery·2025
Same author

Leveraging knowledge for explainable AI in personalized cancer treatment: challenges and future directions.

Frontiers in digital health·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Mouse Bladder Wall Injection
03:48

Mouse Bladder Wall Injection

Published on: July 12, 2011

24.6K

Bladder schistosomiasis in Italy: A case report.

Marco Fabiano1, Alfonso Califano1, Francesco Chiancone2

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.

Urologia
|March 6, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Schistosomiasis haematobium, a parasitic fluke infection, can cause bladder masses and hematuria. Early diagnosis via ultrasonography is crucial for effective treatment with praziquantel.

Keywords:
ItalySchistosomiasisbladdercase reportheamatobium

More Related Videos

Cercarial Transformation and in vitro Cultivation of Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomules
05:30

Cercarial Transformation and in vitro Cultivation of Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomules

Published on: August 16, 2011

18.6K
Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Adult Schistosoma japonicum
07:37

Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Adult Schistosoma japonicum

Published on: May 22, 2018

8.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Mouse Bladder Wall Injection
03:48

Mouse Bladder Wall Injection

Published on: July 12, 2011

24.6K
Cercarial Transformation and in vitro Cultivation of Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomules
05:30

Cercarial Transformation and in vitro Cultivation of Schistosoma mansoni Schistosomules

Published on: August 16, 2011

18.6K
Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Adult Schistosoma japonicum
07:37

Isolation and Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Adult Schistosoma japonicum

Published on: May 22, 2018

8.2K

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Human schistosomiasis is a parasitic blood fluke infection transmitted by snails.
  • Chronic infection poses risks including liver damage, kidney failure, infertility, and bladder cancer.
  • Hematuria, particularly terminal, is a common symptom, with severe cases presenting dark urine.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old African child residing in Italy presented with a 2-month history of hematuria, dysuria, and urinary frequency.
  • Ultrasonography identified a solid mass on the right bladder wall.
  • CT scans confirmed a 45 mm x 15 mm mass, leading to transurethral resection.

Findings:

  • Pathological examination of the resected bladder mass confirmed Schistosoma haematobium infection.
  • Clinical manifestations vary based on inflammatory response, including dysuria, incontinence, frequency, and hematuria.
  • Ultrasonography is essential for diagnosing schistosomiasis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering schistosomiasis in patients with urinary symptoms, even in non-endemic regions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment with praziquantel, recommended by the WHO, can achieve up to 90% efficacy.
  • Early detection through imaging modalities like ultrasonography is vital for managing debilitating parasitic infections.