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 medicine physician.
Morgan
Oliver W
OW
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. omorgan@cdc.gov
Brunette
Gary
G
Kapella
Bryan K
BK
McAuliffe
Isabel
I
Katongole-Mbidde
Edward
E
Li
Wenkai
W
Marano
Nina
N
Okware
Sam
S
Olsen
Sonja J
SJ
Secor
W Evan
WE
Tappero
Jordan W
JW
Wilkins
Patricia P
PP
Montgomery
Susan P
SP
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D056990:Post-Exposure Prophylaxis; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011998:Recreation; D045483:Rivers; D012547:Schistosoma / Q000276:immunology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012651:Self Medication; D057236:Travel Medicine; D014454:Uganda / Q000453:epidemiology
D000871:Anthelmintics; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth; D011223:Praziquantel
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