EPPO Global Database

Schistosoma haematobium(SCHSHA)

Overview
Code created in: 1996-10-16

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: SCHSHA
  • Preferred name: Schistosoma haematobium
  • Authority: (Bilharz)

Notes

S. haematobium is the agent of urinary schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Man. The freshwater snail Bulinus truncatus is the intermediate host.


Common names
Name Language
urinary schistosomiasis in Man English
Darmpärchenegel German