Schistosoma haematobium–Schistosoma mansoni Hybrid Parasite in Migrant Boy, France, 2017

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is frequently detected in persons entering Europe. In 2017, we detected a Schistosoma mansoni–Schistosoma haematobium hybrid parasite infection in a migrant boy from Côte d’Ivoire entering France. Because such parasites might be established in Europe, as illustrated by an outbreak on Corsica Island, vectors of these parasites should be investigated.

Keywords

• hematuria
• urinary schistosomiasis
• Schistosoma haematobium
• Schistosoma mansoni
• hybrids
• migrants