Schistosomiasis hos norske studenter etter opphold i Afrika

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Background Schistosomiasis is a tropical infectious disease in which early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious illness. This study examined the incidence of schistosomiasis Norwegian exchange students who had been exposed to freshwater Africa. Material method Students (n = 318) from Bergen Oslo travelled Africa as part an programme period 2003-18, were contacted included if they during their stay. A routine workup was performed comprising Schistosoma antibody testing, microscopy and/or PCR analysis urine faeces, dipstick urinalysis, blood samples for eosinophilic granulocytes, creatinine total IgE. Time, place type exposure recorded questionnaire, along with symptoms. Results antibodies detected 46 (30 %) 151 study. None seropositive individuals eggs or none eosinophilia. Two reported cercarial dermatitis, while one symptoms consistent acute schistosomiasis. Rafting only form by 22 (55 40 individuals. Interpretation large proportion diagnosed The majority no most common exposure. All serologic tests, other diagnostic tests proved less useful. Serological should be preferred testing travellers.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['0029-2001', '0807-7096']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4045/tidsskr.20.0268