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submitted by ∗mcl(670)

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CDC recommended treatment of schistosoma mansoni is praziquantel.

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makinallkindzofgainz It's also the pretzel in the Sketchy video, which I think most would agree is more reputable than whoever these "CDC" people are +18

rockodude ya until step 1 fucks us with some esoteric cdc guideline +

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Eosiniphilia = parasite large spine + hepatosplenomegaly = schistosome mansoni

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Schistosoma: Liver and spleen enlargement ( A shows S mansoni egg with lateral spine), fibrosis, inflammation, portal hypertension Chronic infection with S haematobium (egg with terminal spine B ) can lead to squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder (painless hematuria) and pulmonary hypertension Snails are intermediate host; cercariae penetrate skin of humans in contact with contaminated fresh water (eg, swimming or bathing). Tx: Praziquantel FA2021 160

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