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[Schistosomiasis imported from Africa]

I Potasman1, A Abel

  • 1Infectious Disease Unit, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Technion Faculty of Medicine, Haifa.

Harefuah
|January 15, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Travelers to Lake Malawi can contract Schistosoma hematobium, presenting with varied symptoms including pneumonitis. Early diagnosis involves urine ova and serology, crucial for prompt treatment of this parasitic infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma worms.
  • Schistosoma hematobium specifically affects the urinary tract.
  • Increased travel to tropical regions necessitates awareness of endemic diseases.

Observation:

  • Five cases of Schistosoma hematobium acquired from Lake Malawi are presented.
  • Clinical manifestations varied from asymptomatic cases to prolonged pneumonitis.
  • Co-infections with trichinosis and amebiasis were noted in returning travelers.

Findings:

  • Laboratory diagnosis relies on detecting ova in urine and serological tests.
  • Serological tests can be positive prior to ova detection.
  • Schistosoma hematobium infection presents a spectrum of clinical illness.

Implications:

  • Physicians must consider schistosomiasis in travelers returning from endemic areas.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing Schistosoma hematobium.
  • Awareness is critical, particularly for young travelers to tropical regions.

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