Medical Definition of Katayama fever

1. Acute early egg-laying phase of schistosomiasis, a toxaemic syndrome in heavy primary infections, rarely seen in chronic cases. It is considered a form of immune complex disease or serum sickness-like condition. Described for schistosomiasis japonica, but observed with other forms as well. Synonym: Katayama fever. Origin: town in Japan where the d. Is common (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Katayama Fever

Kasten's fluorescent Schiff reagents
Kastler
Kata Kolok
Kata Tjuta
Katahdin
Katahdins
Katakana
Katanga
Katangese
Katar
Katar Peninsula
Katari
Katayama
Katayama's test
Katayama disease
Katayama fever (current term)
Katayama syndrome
Katcha
Kate
Kate Chopin
Kate O'Flaherty Chopin
Kate Smith
Katelyn
Katelynn
Kath
Katharevousa
Katharevusa
Katharine
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Houghton Hepburn

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