| Intestinal schistosomiasis, importation of a neglected tropical disease in Romania. Case report of a traveler to endemic regions. | |
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PMID: 19174302 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is the second most common parasitic disease after malaria. Imported cases of schistosomiasis are reported in nonendemic regions due to an increased number of travelers to affected geographical areas. The present case report aimed to emphasize the importance of a correct history of a patient, including information regarding travel history and its consequences, and to overview the evolution of a tropical disease diagnosed rarely in Romania. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of a single case of imported schistosomiasis diagnosed in Timisoara, Romania. RESULT: A 25-year old male patient had traveled and worked abroad for a long period of time in tropical areas in Asia and South America (Brazil). The clinical pattern at admission to hospital included fever and diarrhea with multiple liquid stools with mucus. Physical examination was normal. Routine laboratory tests revealed an increased number of leucocytes. CONCLUSIONS: Final diagnosis was established with difficulty in this case. Failure to associate a febrile prolonged syndrome or chronic diarrhea with a history of travel can cause a delayed diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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Raul Neghina; Adriana-Maria Neghina; Carmen Merkler; Iosif Marincu; Roxana Moldovan; Ioan Iacobiciu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-11-06 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Travel medicine and infectious disease Volume: 7 ISSN: 1477-8939 ISO Abbreviation: Travel Med Infect Dis Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-28 Completed Date: 2009-04-15 Revised Date: 2009-10-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101230758 Medline TA: Travel Med Infect Dis Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 49-51 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Parasitology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania. aul.neghina@gmail.com |
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Adult Anthelmintics / therapeutic use* Diagnosis, Differential Feces / parasitology Humans Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis*, drug therapy, epidemiology Male Parasite Egg Count / veterinary Praziquantel / therapeutic use* Retrospective Studies Romania / epidemiology Schistosomiasis / diagnosis*, drug therapy, epidemiology Travel* Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anthelmintics; 55268-74-1/Praziquantel |
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