Causes of Schistosomiasis

Your skin's health and appearance shifts all the time depending on your environment, lifestyle, and health conditions, among other factors. Sometimes skin problems have an obvious cause, like sunburn or a mosquito bite. But other times rashes or dots appear on your skin that are harder to identify. Petechiae are red, purple, or brown dots on the skin that are generally painless and itch-free. These dots form when your tiniest blood vessels, called capillaries, break and leak blood under the skin. This blood pools under the surface, creating the appearance of spots. Petechiae aren't considered a medical condition on their own. They're often a symptom of another underlying health problem, such as infection, allergic reaction, or autoimmune disease. In this article, we will explore some common potential causes of petechiae, symptoms to watch out for, and when to see a doctor. You can develop petechiae for a number of different reasons, including injuries and infection. In many

This itchy, bumpy condition is often confused for other ailments, but it's always an indication that you should get out of the sun. With many parts of the country experiencing dangerous levels of heat, some may have noticed itchy, red bumps cropping up on certain parts of the body. Excessive heat and humidity can make you more prone to heat rash, a common condition that develops on the neck, shoulders, chest and folds of the skin. But what is heat rash, exactly, and what should you do if you get it? We spoke to a few experts to find out. What is heat rash? "Heat rash" is not exactly a term that health care providers use to make an official diagnosis, said Dr. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist at Mount Sinai in New York City. Miliaria, as it's technically called, occurs when the sweat glands and ducts in your skin get blocked because of high heat and humidity. "Then, when your sweat gets trapped beneath the skin, you get these little fine pimples or bli

Itchy lungs is a term used to describe an unpleasant sensation in the chest. Sometimes referred to as a tickle or scratchy feeling, itchy lungs are a symptom that is bothersome and often caused by lung irritants. Lung irritants can come from the environment, a medical condition, or physical stress. Determining what irritates the lungs and removing that irritant may help reduce or eliminate the itching sensation. This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of itchy lungs. DjelicS / Verywell Health Itchy Lungs Causes There are three categories of causes of an itchy sensation in the lungs. These include: Environmental : Environmental causes of itchy lungs include smoke, cold or dry air, or pollen. Medical : Asthma, bronchitis, and infections are some medical conditions that may make people feel an itchiness sensation in their lungs. Physical and psychological : Exercise and emotional and physical stress all can cause it

A genital rash is a skin symptom that can be caused by a number of health problems and can occur on any part of the genital area. Rashes are normally reddish in color, may be painful or itchy, and may include bumps or sores. If you experience any skin rash that you can't explain, you should see a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. There are many possible causes for a genital rash, ranging from infections that are easily treatable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), allergies, and autoimmune disorders. Some of the most common causes of genital rashes are infections: Jock itch, a fungal infection, or ringworm of the groin area. The rash is red, itchy, and scaly, and it may blister. Diaper rash, a yeast infection that affects babies because of the warm, moist environment in diapers. It's red and scaly and may include bumps or blisters. Vaginal yeast infection, an infection that affects the vagina and often occurs as a result of taking antib

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Listen to this article Excessive sweating might happen because the summer and monsoon seasons are noted for their scorching heat and humidity. Sweating alone is not a problem. However, it could cause rashes, redness or irritation. Scratching may provide some temporary comfort, but it also irritates the skin, making itching worse. So if it is too much sweating that is causing itching, here's how to stop itching and get instant relief. Health Shots spoke to Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics to find out which home remedies can be helpful in relieving the itching. What causes prickly heat? Summer and monsoon are not very skin-friendly seasons and itchy skin makes it eve

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Bengaluru:  About three and a half years ago, Joseph,   suffering from severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (SAH) as well as lung tuberculosis, was lying in a "semi-coma" at Rajagiri Hospital in Aluva, Kerala. The 65-year-old's liver was deteriorating rapidly. Over the course of his hospitalisation, he attended his daughter's engagement ceremony chaperoned by medical attendants. However, he worried that he would not live to see her wedding. He couldn't get the recommended treatment of steroids for his liver due to his TB. He was told that a liver transplant was the only procedure that could save him, but since he was also suffering from SAH, to prevent the risk of a relapse, he needed to go through a mandated sobriety period of six months before surgery. But Joseph did not have the luxury of time. That is when he was offered an unusual option — 'Faecal Microbiota Transplantation', or stool transplant. It is what it sounds like. Fae

This itchy, bumpy condition is often confused for other ailments, but it's always an indication that you should get out of the sun. With many parts of the country experiencing dangerous levels of heat, some may have noticed itchy, red bumps cropping up on certain parts of the body. Excessive heat and humidity can make you more prone to heat rash, a common condition that develops on the neck, shoulders, chest and folds of the skin. But what is heat rash, exactly, and what should you do if you get it? We spoke to a few experts to find out. What is heat rash? "Heat rash" is not exactly a term that health care providers use to make an official diagnosis, said Dr. Angela Lamb, a board-certified dermatologist at Mount Sinai in New York City. Miliaria, as it's technically called, occurs when the sweat glands and ducts in your skin get blocked because of high heat and humidity. "Then, when your sweat gets trapped beneath the skin, you get these little fine pimples or bli

As a parent, it might feel like you are constantly giving your children worm treatments – usually in the form of chocolate or sweetened chewable tablets. In fact, most kids in Australia (or any other rich country) get very few worms compared to kids in places where poor hygiene practices make all sorts of worms common. But there is one species of worm so common and so tied to humanity, it can defeat even our most comprehensive hygiene standards. Young children are really good at transmitting infection with these tiny pests. And they can get really cranky in the process. Read more: What are parasites and how do they make us sick? An ancient species Pinworms are an ancient species and have been found in fossilised 230-million-year-old proto mammalian poo. The closest relatives of the pinworm humans get are found in our closest cousins, the apes. Our pinworms are thought to have evolved with us. The oldest pinworm eggs from a h

Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus  Schistosoma . Estimates show that at least 236.6 million people required preventive treatment in 2019. Preventive treatment, which should be repeated over a number of years, will reduce and prevent morbidity. Schistosomiasis transmission has been reported from 78 countries. However, preventive chemotherapy for schistosomiasis, where people and communities are targeted for large-scale treatment, is only required in 51 endemic countries with moderate-to-high transmission. Infection and transmission People become infected when larval forms of the parasite – released by freshwater snails – penetrate the skin during contact with infested water. Transmission occurs when people suffering from schistosomiasis contaminate freshwater sources with their excreta containing parasite eggs, which hatch in water. In the body, the larvae develop into adult schistosomes. Adult worm

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and influenza epidemics, there is increasingly a more intense and broader focus on acute respiratory infection (ARI) programme development, its strengthening and sustainability. In this context, the WHO Academy virtual training programme focuses on enhancing national capacities to prepare for, prevent, and control ARIs through specially developed courses by a team of WHO focal points from the headquarters, regional offices, and country offices. The course was conducted on a   pilot mode. Key objectives of the course were To enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and familiarity with ARI preparedness, prevention and control tools, processes, and resources; and To develop national champions who can advocate for enhanced ARI preparedness and response. As part of the pilot project, it was proposed to include 1-2 Country Office focal points and 2-3 Ministry focal points to participate in the pilot. By training key WHO Country O

Abstract Preventive chemotherapy (PC) that remains the main control strategy recommended by the World Health Organization to achieve the elimination of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections as a public health problem must be strengthened by identifying the remaining transmission hot-spots for the deployment of appropriate control measures. This study was designed to assess the prevalence and infections intensities of soil-transmitted helminths and perform micro scale mapping in order to identify transmission hot-spots for targeted control operations. Stool samples were collected from 1775 children in ten primary schools of eight sub-districts of Makenene in Cameroon. Kato Katz technique was used to process and examine stool samples to detect the eggs of soil-transmitted nematodes. The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth species as well as the infection intensities was compared. Data visualizations in forms of maps were made using Quantum geographic information system (QGIS) so