The literature on the assessment of morbidity due to Schistosoma mansoni infection is
updated. Imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, echodoppler cardiography,
computerized tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) introduced a
new perspective, and expanded our knowledge on morbidity. Three well-defined syndromes
caused by schistosomiasis mansoni have been described: the stage of invasion, acute
schistosomiasis (Katayama fever), and chronic schistosomiasis. Complications of the acute …