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Schistosoma Haematobium in DetailKey Features:%u2022 History of travel to Africa%u2022 Hematuria%u2022 Urinary bladder calcification%u2022 Ulceration and obstructive uropathy%u2022 Increased bladder cancer riskInvestigations:%u2022 X-ray: Urinary bladder calcification and obstructive uropathy%u2022 Ultrasound: Hydronephrosis, thickened bladder wallImportant Notes:%u2022 Can lead to bladder cancer%u2022 Symptoms may appear up to 20 years post-infectionComparison with S. mansoni:%u2022 S. mansoni affects intestines and causes hepatosplenic symptoms