Case report of rare presentation of schistosomiasis: delayed diagnosis of genitourinary schistosomiasis in an adolescent

Schistosomiasis is a tropical infection endemic to developing nations that can result in chronic liver damage, renal failure, infertility, and bladder cancer. Genitourinary localization is marked by dysuria, visible hematuria, and urinary obstruction. We present the case of a 17-year-old male adole...

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Main Authors: Valentina Caputo, Cosimo Bleve, Giulia Brooks, Elisa Zolpi, Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-01-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
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Online Access:https://www.pediatrmedchir.org/pmc/article/view/331
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