The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Schistosomiasis includes the 25 symptoms listed below:
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Within days after becoming infected, you may develop a rash or itchy skin. Fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches can begin within 1-2 months of infection. Most people have no symptoms at this early phase of infection.
Eggs travel to the liver or pass into the intestine or bladder. Rarely, eggs are found in the brain or spinal cord and can cause seizures, paralysis, or spinal cord inflammation. For people who are repeatedly infected for many years, the parasite can damage the liver, intestines, lungs, and bladder.
Symptoms of schistosomiasis are caused by the body's reaction to the eggs produced by worms, not by the worms themselves. (Source: excerpt from Schistosomiasis: DPD)
When considering symptoms of Schistosomiasis, it is also important to consider Schistosomiasis as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Schistosomiasis may cause:
Incubation period for Schistosomiasis: Within days after becoming infected, you may develop a rash or itchy skin. (Source: excerpt from Schistosomiasis: DPD)
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Schistosomiasis. This signs and symptoms information for Schistosomiasis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Schistosomiasis signs or Schistosomiasis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Schistosomiasis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Schistosomiasis symptoms.
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