Schistosomiasis in immigrants, refugees and travellers in an Italian referral centre for tropical diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases. If unrecognised and untreated, the chronic infection can lead to irreversible complications.

Methods

Retrospective observational study aimed at describing clinical history, laboratory findings and imaging presentation of imported schistosomiasis diagnosed at the Centre for Tropical Diseases, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital of Negrar, Verona, Italy from 2010 to 2014. The aim of our study was to assess differences in demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, laboratory data and ultrasound findings between immigrants/visiting friends and relatives (VFR) from endemic countries (endemic group) and expatriates/travellers (non-endemic group).

Results

A total of 272 patients were

SUBMITTER: Marchese V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6004084 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature