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Intestinal Parasites: Helminths, Cestodes, Protozoa (and other ...

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Schistosomiasis: Diagnosis <strong>and</strong><br />

• Diagnosis<br />

Treatment<br />

– Stool O+P<br />

– Filtered urine microscopy<br />

– Urine strips for hematuria in highly endemic area<br />

• Treatment<br />

– Praziquantel<br />

– Add steroids in Katayama fever, <strong>and</strong> repeat dose<br />

of praziquantel 4‐6 weeks afterwards

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