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

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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Main Authors: Oliver W. Morgan, Gary W. Brunette, Bryan K. Kapella, Isabel McAuliffe, Edward Katongole-Mbidde, Wenkai Li, Nina Marano, Sam Okware, Sonja J. Olsen, W. Evan Secor, Jordan W. Tappero, Patricia P. Wilkins, Susan P. Montgomery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
vector-borne infections
travel
Uganda
Nile River
parasites
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1740_article
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spelling doaj-4516e5870c4e45f899c243f742ee9cd12020-11-24T22:07:27ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592010-05-0116586686810.3201/eid1605.091740Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007Oliver W. MorganGary W. BrunetteBryan K. KapellaIsabel McAuliffeEdward Katongole-MbiddeWenkai LiNina MaranoSam OkwareSonja J. OlsenW. Evan SecorJordan W. TapperoPatricia P. WilkinsSusan P. MontgomeryAfter 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.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1740_articleSchistosomiasisvector-borne infectionstravelUgandaNile Riverparasites
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author Oliver W. Morgan
Gary W. Brunette
Bryan K. Kapella
Isabel McAuliffe
Edward Katongole-Mbidde
Wenkai Li
Nina Marano
Sam Okware
Sonja J. Olsen
W. Evan Secor
Jordan W. Tappero
Patricia P. Wilkins
Susan P. Montgomery
spellingShingle Oliver W. Morgan
Gary W. Brunette
Bryan K. Kapella
Isabel McAuliffe
Edward Katongole-Mbidde
Wenkai Li
Nina Marano
Sam Okware
Sonja J. Olsen
W. Evan Secor
Jordan W. Tappero
Patricia P. Wilkins
Susan P. Montgomery
Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Schistosomiasis
vector-borne infections
travel
Uganda
Nile River
parasites
author_facet Oliver W. Morgan
Gary W. Brunette
Bryan K. Kapella
Isabel McAuliffe
Edward Katongole-Mbidde
Wenkai Li
Nina Marano
Sam Okware
Sonja J. Olsen
W. Evan Secor
Jordan W. Tappero
Patricia P. Wilkins
Susan P. Montgomery
author_sort Oliver W. Morgan
title Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
title_short Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
title_full Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
title_fullStr Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
title_full_unstemmed Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007
title_sort schistosomiasis among recreational users of upper nile river, uganda, 2007
publisher Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
series Emerging Infectious Diseases
issn 1080-6040
1080-6059
publishDate 2010-05-01
description 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.
topic Schistosomiasis
vector-borne infections
travel
Uganda
Nile River
parasites
url https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/5/09-1740_article
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