Etiology:

The trematodes (flukes) . Schistosomes are flukes that inhabit the portal vascular system.  All species have similar life cycles.

Life cycle: 

Pathogenesis and clinical manifestations

There are 3 clinicopathologic stages of schistosomiasis.  

Epidemiology:

Diagnostic Tests:

Treatment: 

Control Measures:

The key elements of current control measures.