Childhood Hematuria: A Tropical Cause

A child presents with recurrent hematuria after swimming in Freshwater in Africa. Explore the diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis and its treatment.

Praziquantel


What is the most appropriate treatment for a child with recurrent hematuria and the following finding?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Fluconazole
Metronidazole
Praziquantel
Steroids
Azathioprine

Hematuria, Pediatrics, Praziquantel, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosomiasis

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