Treatment+&+Response+-+Schistosomiasis

Stool samples and urine samples can be examined microscopically for the parasite eggs. Stool samples are examined specifically for //S. Japonicum// and //S. Mansoni// while urine samples are examined specifically for //S. Haematobium.// Eggs tend to be passed intermittently in small amount and are not always detected. As a result, a blood test (serologic test) may be necessary for the detection of infection.

//http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/schistosomiasis/diagnosis.html//

Safe and effective medication is available for treatment of both urinary and intestinal schistosomiasis. Praziquantel, a prescription medication, is taken for 1-2 days to treat infections caused by all // Schistosoma // species.

Medication is available as treatment for both urinary and intestinal schistosomiasis. Prazinquantel, a prescription medication, is often taken for 1-2 days to treat Schistosoma related infections.

//http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/schistosomiasis/treatment.html//

However, no vaccine is available.

//http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/schistosomiasis/prevent.html//