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- Title
Schistosomiasis among Recreational Users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007.
- Authors
Morgan, Oliver W.; Brunette, Gary; Kapella, Bryan K.; McAuliffe, Isabel; Katongole-Mbidde, Edward; Wenkai Li; Marano, Nina; Okware, Sam; Olsen, Sonja J.; Secor, W. Evan; Tappero, Jordan W.; Wilkins, Patricia P.; Montgomery, Susan P.
- 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.
- Subjects
UGANDA; SCHISTOSOMIASIS; WATER pollution; RIVERS; HELMINTHIASIS; INFECTION
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2010, Vol 16, Issue 5, p866
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3201/eid1605.091740