Subclinical vascular damage in Schistosoma spp. endemic regions.

Cardiovascular abnormalities have been described in patients with schistosomiasis. Their true prevalence and clinical features in endemic settings are unknown. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of subclinical cardiovascular damage in a population endemic to schistosomiasis.

Blood Flukes and Arterial Damage: A Review of Aneurysm Cases in Patients with Schistosomiasis.

Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by trematode worms of the genus , has organ-specific morbidity due to host's inflammatory response to the oviposition of parasite eggs in vessels and organs. Damage to the cardiovascular system, including aneurysms, has been described in patients. .

Aortic aneurysm lesions in Echinococcus infection. A review of cases in literature.

Background: Parasitic infections are common in developing countries, due to poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene. Undiagnosed and untreated parasitic infections can have severe acute and chronic consequences, including cardiovascular lesions. Aortic aneurysms have been described in patients with disease of parasitological interest, including hydatidosis.