Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by a parasite in the form of flatworm Schistosoma that lives freshwater. Schistosomiasis can occur suddenly (acute) or chronic (chronic). Worms that cause schistosomiasis are often found in tropical and subtropical climates. Some parts of countries in Africa, the Middle East, South America, the Caribbean and Asia, including Indonesia, are classified as areas of schistosomiasis. Spread of Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is the third largest parasitic disease in the world, and based on its impact on humans, schistosomiasis is classified as the second tropical disease after malaria. Worms that cause schistosomiasis can swim freely in fresh water such as in ponds, rivers, lakes, ditches and reservoirs. This Schistosoma parasite, can enter the human body through direct contact, although initially it does not cause symptoms. Schistosoma will settle in the skin and mature itself, towards the adult stage. Then it will move towards a number of body par
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding is a signal given by the body that there are certain diseases that we are suffering from. This condition may be a sign of a certain disease that needs immediate examination and treatment. The digestive tract is an organ in the body that functions to digest, absorb, and process nutrients from food and drinks to support life. In general, the digestive tract is divided into two parts, namely the top and bottom. The lower gastrointestinal tract covers part of the small intestine, large intestine, rectum, to the anus. If your stool is black or mixed with blood, there may be lower GI bleeding. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding refers to all kinds of bleeding that occurs in some small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding is not a kind of disease, but one of the signs or symptoms of the disease. Here are some diseases that can cause lower GI bleeding: Hemorrhoids, which are swollen blood vessels in and around the an