Influence of the host related factors in the development of the hepatosplenic form of schistosomiasis mansoni.

doi:10.1590/s0074-02761992000800005

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Influence of the host related factors in the development of the hepatosplenic form of schistosomiasis mansoni.

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 1992

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The frequency of hepatosplenomegaly in endemic areas is not proportional to the fecal ova count. This may be explained by epidemiological genetic. The occurrence of two or more cases of schistosomal hepatosplenomegaly in nuclear family is much higher than expected. The concentration is higher amo...

Topics

ABO Blood-Group System
Adult
Black People
Brazil
Child
Disease Susceptibility
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis
Mothers
Parasite Egg Count
Schistosomiasis mansoni
Spleen

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