Translation guide
A parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma japonicum, endemic in parts of East Asia. In Japanese, it is referred to by specific medical terms.
The disease schistosomiasis japonica in a medical or scientific context.
Referring to the disease in historical or regional discussions, sometimes using older or local names.
In everyday conversation, the full medical term 日本住血吸虫症 is rarely used. If you need to explain the disease to a non-specialist, you might say 寄生虫による病気 (a disease caused by a parasite) and then specify the name if necessary.
Schistosomiasis japonica is a disease caused by the parasite Schistosoma japonicum.
Refers to the parasite itself, Schistosoma japonicum. Often used when discussing the causative agent.
Schistosoma japonicum once existed in Japan as well.
Historical Japanese name for schistosomiasis japonica, named after the Katayama district in Hiroshima Prefecture where it was endemic. Still used in some contexts.
Katayama disease was once prevalent in the Katayama region of Hiroshima Prefecture.