Schistosomiasis Urogenital

Urogenital schistosomiasis: Characteristics, Symptoms and Treatment

Urogenital schistosomiasis, also known as s. Urogenitalis, or Egyptian hematuria, is a disease caused by a parasitic infection that affects the human genitourinary system. It is a common disease, especially in tropical and subtropical regions where schistosomes, microscopic parasites, are endemic.

The parasites responsible for genitourinary schistosomiasis belong to the genus Schistosoma. Their life cycle includes a two-host development in which humans are the final host. The infection occurs through contact with fresh water containing infected snails that act as primary intermediate hosts. A person becomes infected when the skin or mucous membranes come into contact with water containing parasites.

The main symptoms of genitourinary schistosomiasis are hematuria (the presence of blood in the urine), pain in the bladder, inflammation of the genitourinary organs and dysfunction of the genitourinary system. In some cases, the infection can lead to a chronic form of the disease, which can cause damage to the kidneys, bladder and ureters.

The diagnosis of genitourinary schistosomiasis is usually made based on clinical symptoms, urine test results, and detection of oviposition of parasites in urine or stool. Treatment involves the use of antiparasitic drugs, such as praziquantel or oxamniquin, which kill adult forms of the parasites. However, in the chronic course of the disease, additional treatment may be required to correct complications.

Prevention of genitourinary schistosomiasis requires various measures, such as avoiding contact with fresh water in endemic areas, wearing protective footwear and clothing when working or recreationally on water, and ensuring safe drinking water and sanitation.

Urogenital schistosomiasis remains a significant public health problem in many low- and middle-income countries. Continued efforts in awareness, prevention, and treatment are needed to reduce the prevalence of this disease and improve public health.

In conclusion, genitourinary schistosomiasis poses a serious threat to those living in endemic regions. It is important to pay attention to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this disease in order to reduce its negative impact on people's health. Community organizations, health care providers, and governments must work together to establish effective control and prevention programs for genitourinary schistosomiasis to make sustainable progress against this disease.

Urogenital schistosomiasis (shushkan, biting midge, etc.) is a parasitic disease of humans and animals caused by the blood fluke (Schistosoma haematobium), widespread mainly in Asia and Africa. Among the animals infected are dogs, pigs and goats. Clinically, the disease manifests itself in dysuria and prostatitis with damage to the urinary system, infertility, premature birth, complications of pregnancy and childbirth with damage to the genital organs. To confirm the disease in a laboratory, parasite eggs are detected in a urine test. Praziquantel, niclosamide and other drugs are used to treat the disease. Prevention includes the elimination of polluted water bodies, drainage waters, the sanitary condition of the body, especially the intestines, tillage, etc.