Urogenital schistosomiasis

Urogenital schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium. Humans become infected through contact with contaminated water. Endemic cases have been reported in Corsica.

Our missions

  • Monitor indigenous urogenital schistosomiasis in France to track the extent of disease transmission at known contaminated sites and detect any new transmission sites

  • Informing public authorities

In brief

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In relation to

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Water

thematic dossier

Whether microbiological or chemical, the sources of contamination in the water supply are varied and can have an impact on public health.

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