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Schistosoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Schistosoma
Tree Number(s)
B01.050.500.500.736.715.770.680
Unique ID
D012547
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012547
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection equals SCHISTOSOMIASIS; coordinate with specific precoordinated helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, etc.) if pertinent
Scope Note
A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts.
Entry Term(s)
Bilharzia
NLM Classification #
QX 355
See Also
Schistosomicides
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Schistosoma Preferred
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