title: Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. omorgan@cdc.gov
authors.forename: Oliver W
authors.initials: OW
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brunette
authors.forename: Bryan K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Kapella
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: McAuliffe
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Katongole-Mbidde
authors.forename: Wenkai
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Marano
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Okware
authors.forename: Sonja J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Olsen
authors.forename: W Evan
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Secor
authors.forename: Jordan W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Tappero
authors.forename: Patricia P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Wilkins
authors.forename: Susan P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Montgomery
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth; D011223:Praziquantel
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