High Prevalence of Strongyloidiasis in Spain: A Hospital-Based Study.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Strongyloidiasis is a prevailing helminth infection ubiquitous in tropical and subtropical areas, however, seroprevalence data are scarce in migrant populations, particularly for those coming for Asia. Methods: This study aims at evaluating the prevalence of S.stercoralis at the hospital level in migrant populations or long term travellers being attended in out-patient and in-patient units as part of a systematic screening implemented in six Spanish hospitals. A cross-sectional study was conducted and systematic screening for S.stercoralis infection using serological tests was offered to all eligible participants. Results: The overall seroprevalence of S.stercoralis was 9.04% (95%CI 7.76-10.31). The seroprevalence of people with a risk of infection acquired in Africa and Lati

SUBMITTER: Requena-Mendez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7167856 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature