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Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

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Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

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Full title

Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

Publisher

United States: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Journal title

Emerging infectious diseases, 2010-05, Vol.16 (5), p.866-868

Language

English

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Publication information

Publisher

United States: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Scope and Contents

Contents

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.

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Full title

Schistosomiasis among recreational users of Upper Nile River, Uganda, 2007

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Record Identifier

TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4516e5870c4e45f899c243f742ee9cd1

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_4516e5870c4e45f899c243f742ee9cd1

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ISSN

1080-6040

E-ISSN

1080-6059

DOI

10.3201/eid1605.091740

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