Ultrasound assessment of schistosomiasis

In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an ultrasound field protocol for assessing the morbidity due to Schistosoma (S.) haematobium and S. mansoni. The experience with this classification has recently been reviewed systematically. The WHO protocol was well accepted worldwide. Here we review the use of ultrasound to assess the morbidity due to schistosomiasis with emphasis on easy, quick, and reproducible ways that can be used in the field. Findings obtained with high-end ultrasound scanners in the hospital setting that might eventually have applications in the field are also described.

Palavras-chave

Focused Ultrasound Examination Haematuria Urinary Schistosomiasis Genital Schistosomiasis Hydrocele Pregnancy Intestinal Schistosomiasis Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Schistosoma Haematobium Schistosoma Mansoni

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4459

Citação

Z Gastroenterol. 2016 Jul;54(7):653-60. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-107359. Epub 2016 Jul 18.

Editora

Georg Thieme Verlag

DOI

10.1055/s-0042-107359

Coleções

DPSPDNT - Artigos em revistas internacionais

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