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[Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama fever)]

T Jensen1, J O Rønne-Rasmussen, I C Bygbjerg

  • 1Epidemiafdeling M., Rigshospitalet, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 28, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Acute schistosomiasis, or Katayama fever, presents with diverse symptoms weeks after Schistosoma infection. Early diagnosis and treatment in travelers are crucial to prevent severe complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms of the genus Schistosoma.
  • Acute schistosomiasis, known as Katayama fever, occurs in non-immune individuals following primary infection.

Observation:

  • Katayama fever presents with a wide range of symptoms 3-6 weeks post-infection with Schistosoma mansoni, S. japonicum, or S. haematobium.
  • The condition is often misdiagnosed as other febrile illnesses, primarily affecting travelers to endemic regions.

Findings:

  • This report details seven cases of acute Schistosoma mansoni infection.
  • Key aspects discussed include pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies.

Implications:

  • Katayama fever should be suspected in travelers returning from endemic areas who exhibit fever and eosinophilia.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are vital for preventing long-term sequelae of schistosomiasis.

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