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