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Which species of Schistosoma is primarily found in China, Indonesia, and The Philippines?
Which species of Schistosoma is primarily found in China, Indonesia, and The Philippines?
- Schistosoma intercalatum
- Schistosoma haematobium
- Schistosoma mansoni
- Schistosoma japonicum (correct)
In which region is Schistosoma intercalatum primarily found?
In which region is Schistosoma intercalatum primarily found?
- Africa (correct)
- South America
- The Middle East
- Southeast Asia
Where was the prevalence rate of schistosomiasis 40% in 1983?
Where was the prevalence rate of schistosomiasis 40% in 1983?
- China
- Egypt (correct)
- Indonesia
- South America
Which species of Schistosoma is primarily found in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East?
Which species of Schistosoma is primarily found in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East?
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Which group was identified as the most at risk for schistosomiasis in Egypt due to bathing in freshwater?
Which group was identified as the most at risk for schistosomiasis in Egypt due to bathing in freshwater?
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Schistosoma Species Distribution
- Schistosoma japonicum is primarily found in China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Schistosoma intercalatum is primarily found in the Central African region.
- Schistosoma mansoni is primarily found in South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East.
Prevalence and Risk Groups
- In 1983, the prevalence rate of schistosomiasis was 40% in Egypt.
- In Egypt, agricultural workers were identified as the most at risk for schistosomiasis due to bathing in freshwater.
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