Schistosomiasis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2] ; Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of schistosomiasis include generalized lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, fever, right upper quadrant tenderness, urticaria, bloody stool.

Physical examination

Common physical examination findings of schistosomiasis include generalized lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, fever, right upper quadrant tenderness, urticaria, bloody stool.[1]

Appearance of the Patient

Patients with schistosomiasis usually appear fatigued and exhausted.

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  • Normal vesicular breath sounds
  • Occasional wheezing

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References

  1. Levy L, Nasereddin A, Rav-Acha M, Kedmi M, Rund D, Gatt ME (2009). "Prolonged fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and pancytopenia in a 46-year-old woman". PLoS Med. 6 (4): e1000053. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1000053. PMC 2661247. PMID 19365537.