S. haematobium is a fluke transmitted by snails, identifiable by its terminal spine, which can cause squamous cell carcinoma with painless hematuria and pulmonary hypertension; it is treated with Praziquantel.
S. haematobium is a fluke transmitted by snails, characterized by a terminal spine. It causes SCC with painless hematuria and Pulmonary HTN. Treatment is Praziquantal.
| Front | S.haemaTobium Vector Features Manifestations Treatment |
|---|---|
| Back | Trematode (Fluke) ↓ Snails Features ↓ Terminal spine Manifestations ↓ SCC with painless hematuira Pulmonary HTN Treatment ↓ Praziquantal |
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