Translation guide
A parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma japonicum, endemic in parts of East Asia. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by its medical name or historical regional names.
The standard medical term for the disease caused by Schistosoma japonicum.
Standard medical term for schistosomiasis japonica. Used in clinical and academic contexts.
日本住血吸虫症は、日本住血吸虫という寄生虫によって引き起こされる病気です。
Japanese schistosomiasis is a disease caused by a parasite called Schistosoma japonicum.
Alternative term, slightly less common but still used in medical literature.
日本住血吸虫病の感染経路について研究しています。
I am researching the transmission routes of Japanese schistosomiasis.
Names used historically in specific endemic areas of Japan, such as the Katayama region.
Historical name for the disease, originating from the Katayama region in Hiroshima Prefecture where it was once endemic. Still recognized in historical contexts.
片山病はかつて広島県の片山地方で流行していました。
Katayama disease was once prevalent in the Katayama area of Hiroshima Prefecture.
Literally 'endemic disease'. Used historically to refer to schistosomiasis in certain regions, but this is a generic term and context is needed.
In modern Japan, the disease has been largely eradicated, so the term is mostly encountered in historical or medical texts. In everyday conversation, it is rarely discussed.
この地域では地方病として恐れられていました。
In this region, it was feared as an endemic disease.