Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

After recreational exposure to river water in Uganda, 12 (17%) of 69 persons had evidence of schistosome infection. Eighteen percent self-medicated with praziquantel prophylaxis immediately after exposure, which was not appropriate. Travelers to schistosomiasis-endemic areas should consult a travel...

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Autores principales: Morgan, Oliver W., Brunette, Gary, Kapella, Bryan K., McAuliffe, Isabel, Katongole-Mbidde, Edward, Li, Wenkai, Marano, Nina, Okware, Sam, Olsen, Sonja J., Secor, W. Evan, Tappero, Jordan W., Wilkins, Patricia P., Montgomery, Susan P.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2954006/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20409387
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1605.091740
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Sumario:After recreational exposure to river water in Uganda, 12 (17%) of 69 persons had evidence of schistosome infection. Eighteen percent self-medicated with praziquantel prophylaxis immediately after exposure, which was not appropriate. Travelers to schistosomiasis-endemic areas should consult a travel medicine physician.

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