MeSH definition : A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over
a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the
intermediate hosts.;
MeSH annotation : GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; /drug eff: consider also SCHISTOSOMICIDES; infection
SCHISTOSOMIASIS; for antigens, coord with ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, for antibodies, coord
with ANTIBODIES, HELMINTH; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection equals SCHISTOSOMIASIS; coordinate
with specific precoordinated helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, etc.) if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schistosoma;
A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over
a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the
intermediate hosts.