About Schistosoma haematobium

Schistosoma haematobium is a species of digenetic trematode, belonging to a group (genus) of blood flukes (Schistosoma). It is found in Africa and the Middle East. It is the major agent of schistosomiasis, the most prevalent parasitic infection in humans. It is the only blood fluke that infects the urinary tract, causing urinary schistosomiasis, and is the leading cause of bladder cancer. The diseases are caused by the eggs.

Picture credit: Public domain via Wikimedia Commons (Image source) Taxonomy ID 6185

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Taxonomy ID 6185

Data source The University of Melbourne

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