Schistosomiasis

SCHISTOSOMIASIS is an infection caused by blood fluke specifically “Schistosoma Japonicum” and it is acquired through infection from fresh water infested by larva cercariae with adequate toilet facilities, it is transmitted by infected humans through their feces containing schistosome egs that is discharged into these waters. The province of Oriental Mindoro has 4 Schistosomiasis endemic … Continue reading Schistosomiasis