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Distomatosis

Distomatosis: Introduction

Distomatosis: Infection by parasitic flat worms. Infection can involve liver, lungs or intestines. Symptoms are determined by the location of the infection. Contamination usually occurs through ingesting contaminated food or water. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Distomatosis is available below.

Symptoms of Distomatosis

• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• High level of eosinophils
• Allergic reaction
• Diarrhea
• more symptoms...»

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Distomatosis?

• Misdiagnosis of Distomatosis

Causes of Distomatosis

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Misdiagnosis and Distomatosis

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Statistics for Distomatosis

• Medical statistics for Distomatosis
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Distomatosis
• Death and Mortality statistics for Distomatosis
• Society statistics for Distomatosis

Distomatosis: Broader Related Topics

• Parasitic diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
• more types...»

Types of Distomatosis

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Definitions of Distomatosis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Distomatosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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