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Urinary schistosomiasis in Nebraska

B Bock1, P M Neal

  • 1Division of Urologic Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, USA.

The Nebraska Medical Journal
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Urinary schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma haematobium, can lead to serious long-term health issues like urinary obstruction and bladder cancer. Physicians should consider this parasitic infection in patients from endemic regions due to increasing immigration.

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Area of Science:

  • * Parasitology and Tropical Medicine: Focuses on the study of parasitic diseases, specifically schistosomiasis, in a global health context.

Background:

  • * Urinary schistosomiasis is a prevalent parasitic disease caused by the blood fluke Schistosoma haematobium.
  • * Endemic areas include regions of Africa and Southwest Asia, affecting local populations.

Observation:

  • * Presents two distinct cases of urinary schistosomiasis: a 12-year-old boy and a 44-year-old man.
  • * Highlights the often-indolent nature of Schistosoma haematobium infections.

Findings:

  • * Schistosoma haematobium infection can result in severe long-term complications.
  • * Potential sequelae include urinary obstruction and the development of bladder cancer.

Implications:

  • * Increased immigration from endemic areas necessitates increased physician awareness of schistosomiasis in the U.S.
  • * Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent severe sequelae of urinary schistosomiasis.

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