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Symptoms and Risks

Early (acute) symptoms may include:

• Fever

• Rashes or itching

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Coughing

If left untreated, chronic schistosomiasis can lead to:

• Enlarged liver or spleen

• Anemia

• Digestive problems

• Blood in the stool or urine

Because the disease progresses slowly, it is often mistaken for other digestive or liver conditions.