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Schistosoma spp. blood fluke
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Schistosoma spp. blood fluke
The blood fluke (Schistosoma spp.) is the cause of the disease bilharzia or schistosomiasis in humans
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Blood Disease Flatworm Fluke Hominini Homo Homo Sapiens Human Infected Magnified Plathelminthes Platyhelminthes Platyzoa Bilharzia Invertebrata Schistosome Schistosomiasis
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1. Title: Magnified View of a Schistosoma Spp. Blood Fluke: The Unseen Menace Causing Bilharzia in Humans Description: This image showcases a magnified view of a Schistosoma spp. blood fluke, an invertebrate parasite that causes the debilitating disease known as bilharzia or schistosomiasis in humans. Schistosoma, a genus of flatworms belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes and the class Trematoda, is responsible for infecting over 200 million people worldwide, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The blood fluke, depicted in this photograph, is a digenean parasite, meaning it has a complex life cycle involving two intermediate hosts. The parasite's elongated body, measuring approximately 15-25 mm long, is evident in this image, revealing the intricate details of its segmented structure. The blood fluke's body is covered in tiny hooks, which enable it to attach to the walls of the human intestine or bladder, where it matures and lays its eggs. The transmission of schistosomiasis occurs primarily through contact with contaminated water, making it a significant public health concern. Symptoms of the disease include fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anemia. In severe cases, it can lead to organ damage and even death. This photograph serves as a reminder of the unseen dangers that exist in our environment and the importance of ongoing efforts to prevent and control the spread of this neglected tropical disease. Keywords: Schistosoma spp., Blood fluke, Bilharzia, Schistosomiasis, Invertebrate, Human, Parasite, Platyhelminthes, Digenean, Digenea, Schistosomatidae, Flatworm, Platyzoa, Plathelminthes, Homo sapiens, Hominini, Daytime, Tropical, Subtropical, Public health, Neglected tropical disease.
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