Help! I have schistosomiasis (LA area)

[Gary Lum]

> > On a trip to Turkey I contracted Schistosomiasis.  My doctor gave me some
> > medicine, but I am not convinced he is the right person; the disease has
> > persisted.

> > Is there a physician in the LA area that you would recommend? Someone with
> > experience with this disease?  I understand that this disease can be
> > cured, and I want to do whatever is necessary.

Can't help with a name, but any good travel medicine physician or
infectious diseases physician at your local university associated
hospital should see you right.  What was the anti-parasitic agent your
other doctor prescribed you?

Regards

Gary

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