Blood Flukes and Arterial Damage: A Review of Aneurysm Cases in Patients with Schistosomiasis

Blood Flukes and Arterial Damage: A Review of Aneurysm Cases in Patients with Schistosomiasis

Introduction. Schistosomiasis, caused by trematode worms of the genus Schistosoma, has organ-specific morbidity due to host’s inflammatory response to the oviposition of parasite eggs in vessels and organs. Damage to the cardiovascular system, including aneurysms, has been described in patients. Aim...

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Main Authors: Valeria Silvestri, Vivian Mushi, Mwanahawa Idavas Mshana, Witness M. Bonaventura, Nyanda C. Justine, Deodatus Sabas, Billy Ngasala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6483819
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