USMLE Step 1 Q of the Day!

What is the most devastating long term sequelae of Schistosoma Hematobium?

A) Systemic hypertension
B) Pulmonary fibrosis
C) Portal hypertension
D) Uveitis
E) Bladder cancer


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answer: E) Bladder cancer. Infection with Schistosoma hematobium leads to bladder fibrosis and eventually bladder cancer. Infection with Schistosoma japonicum and Mansoni lead to portal HTN.





Drug of Choice for

Taenia solium causing Cysticercosis


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answer: Niclosamide