Schistosomiasis among Travelers: New Aspects of an Old Disease

Schistosomiasis is increasingly encountered among travelers returning from the tropics; signs and symptoms of travelers may differ from those of local populations. During 1993–2005, schistosomiasis was diagnosed in 137 Israeli travelers, most of whom were infected while in sub-Saharan Africa. Clinic...

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Main Authors: Eli Schwartz, Galit Artom, Esther Marva, Marc Victor Assous, Galia Rahav, Eyal Meltzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/11/06-0340_article