A Diagnostic Pitfall: Chronic Schistosomiasis Presenting With Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Like Symptoms in an Endemic Area

Authors: Afraa Mohammed, Hala Abdalla, Alaa Mohamed, Elhadi Awooda

Journal: Cureus

Date: September 1, 2025

DOI: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41024754/

Abstract

Case of 24-year-old male whose symptoms mimicked IBD but histopathology confirmed schistosomiasis. Emphasizes necessity for routine screening in endemic areas.

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