Emerging Infectious Diseases (May 2010)

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

  • 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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1605.091740
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 5
pp. 866 – 868

Abstract

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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.

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