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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; Li, Wenkai; 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.
- Publication
Emerging infectious diseases, 2010, Vol 16, Issue 5, p866
- ISSN
1080-6059
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3201/eid1605.091740