general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection equals SCHISTOSOMIASIS; coordinate with specific precoordinated helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, etc.) if pertinent
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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.
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.