title: Endomyocardial fibrosis associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection.
abstract: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a form of restrictive cardiomyopathy common in the tropics and subtropics. The aetiology of EMF is unknown but helminth infestations such as schistosomiasis have been implicated. Two boys aged 8 and 10 years with EMF associated with Schistosoma haematobium, are described. The schistosomes in both cases may have been acquired from contact with contaminated water collected and stored in containers and subsequently used for bathing. Both patients were managed conservatively. Overall prognosis of EMF is poor and this report emphasizes the importance of public health interventions in the control of schistosomiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Assimeng
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana ; University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: C I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Segbefia
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana ; University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neequaye
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004719:Endomyocardial Fibrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology*; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011634:Public Health; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014867:Water / Q000469:parasitology
chemical_list: D014867:Water
keywords: Cardiomyopathy; Endomyocardial fibrosis; Ghana; Public health intervention; Schistosoma haematobium