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[Urinary schistosomiasis: remarks on a case].

F Scarlata1, S Giordano, A Romano

  • 1Istituto di Patologia Infettiva e Virologia-Universita di Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

Le Infezioni in Medicina
|January 3, 2006
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Urinary tract schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma haematobium, presents risks in non-endemic areas. Early diagnosis and Praziquantel treatment are effective for this bladder infection.

Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Urology

Context:

  • Urinary tract schistosomiasis (UTS) affects millions globally, primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and India.
  • While rare in Italy, UTS can occur in immigrants from endemic regions and returning travelers.
  • The disease stems from Schistosoma haematobium infection, causing bladder lesions.

Purpose:

  • To report a case of urinary tract schistosomiasis in a recent immigrant to Italy.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and successful treatment of UTS.
  • To emphasize the potential risk of schistosomiasis introduction in non-endemic regions.

Summary:

  • A 26-year-old man from Ghana presented with hemorrhagic cystitis, a symptom of UTS.
  • Diagnostic procedures, including cystoscopy, biopsy, and urine microscopy, confirmed Schistosoma haematobium eggs.

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  • Treatment with Praziquantel (40 mg/Kg) proved effective.

    • Impact:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in individuals with relevant travel or immigration history.
    • It highlights the potential for schistosomiasis establishment in regions with suitable intermediate hosts and climate.
    • Effective management with Praziquantel offers a successful therapeutic option for UTS.