Schistosomiasis

Tropical disease from swimming in infected water. Blood fluke causing hematuria and portal hypertension.

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Schistosomiasis has an unusual relationship with HIV co-infection. The chronic inflammation caused by schistosome eggs actually increases HIV viral loads and accelerates AIDS progression, while HIV makes schistosomiasis more severe - creating a deadly synergistic effect.

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