Who should I contact if I think I have schistosomiasis?
If you are travelling in countries where schistosomiasis is found and have been in contact with fresh water that could have been contaminated, and are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact the local doctor or health clinic. Seek advice on the best place to go. If you start to experience symptoms when you return home and you have been exposed to contaminated water, you should contact your GP, who may refer you to an infectious disease or tropical medicine specialist. Even if you don’t have symptoms but know you have been exposed to contaminated fresh water rivers or lakes, a check-up could be worthwhile three months after the last possible exposure. What does the diagnosis involve? • You can expect to be asked questions, such as where you have travelled and for how long, and if you have been exposed to contaminated water. • You will also be asked questions about your symptoms such as when they first started and whether you have had an itchy rash or blood in your urine. • A sto
