Multiple potential infectious causes of hematuria complicate this diagnosis. A diagnosis of schistosomiasis is made after four of five possible etiologies are ruled out, illustrating the need to test for all triggers before initiating treatment.

Johnson, Timothy V

Multiple potential infectious causes of hematuria complicate this diagnosis. A diagnosis of schistosomiasis is made after four of five possible etiologies are ruled out, illustrating the need to test for all triggers before initiating treatment. [electronic resource] - JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Oct 2010 - 26, 31-2 p. digital

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

1547-1896

10.1097/01720610-201010000-00006 doi


Anthelmintics--therapeutic use
Cystoscopy
Emigrants and Immigrants
Female
Hematuria--etiology
Humans
Middle Aged
Praziquantel--therapeutic use
Schistosomiasis haematobia--complications
Zimbabwe