Definition of Schistosoma mekongi: The Mekong schistosome, a species described from the Mekong delta near Khong Island in southern Laos and northern Cambodia. Infection rates are highest for ages 7 to 15; dogs appear to be the chief reservoir host; the intermediate host snail is the 3 mm-long operculid snail, Tricula aperta. Pathology is similar to but generally less severe than that of Schistosoma japonicum.
Drugs associated with Schistosoma mekongi
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Schistosoma mekongi. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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