Trichobilharzia [Trichobilharzia]

Description

Trichobilharzia is a genus of parasitic flatworms that belong to the family Schistosomatidae. Species within this genus are known to infect birds and mammals, including humans, causing cercarial dermatitis or 'swimmer's itch.' The life cycle involves a snail as an intermediate host and typically birds as the definitive hosts. Humans become incidental hosts after coming into contact with contaminated water. Trichobilharzia species are significant in understanding the ecology and evolution of schistosomiasis in wildlife and its potential impact on human health.

Species

European Cercarial Dermatitis Agent [Trichobilharzia szidati]

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North American Cercarial Dermatitis Agent [Trichobilharzia stagnicolae]

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Australian Cercarial Dermatitis Agent [Trichobilharzia regenti]

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New Zealand Cercarial Dermatitis Agent [Trichobilharzia ocellata]

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Taxonomy