Publications by authors named "L Soldevila"
Background: Past exposure to schistosomiasis is frequent among migrants from endemic countries, and chronic untreated infection may lead to long-term morbidities.
Methods: We carried out a prospective population-based cross-sectional study among migrants from endemic Sub-Saharan countries living in Barcelona, Spain. Participants had not been previously diagnosed or treated for schistosomiasis.
Article Synopsis
- Schistosomiasis is a disease that's common in sub-Saharan Africa, and this study looked at male migrants in Spain to see if they showed signs of it.
- The researchers tested 388 men and found that about 38% had positive tests for Schistosoma, with only a tiny number showing parasite eggs in their urine.
- Many reported different health issues related to their genitals, showing that even after living in Europe for a long time, symptoms can still be present.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic schistosomiasis is likely more common among African migrant women in countries where the disease isn't typically found.
- There is a pressing need for a reliable diagnostic method to accurately assess how widespread this condition is.
- Understanding the clinical presentation of female genital schistosomiasis in this group is crucial for effective treatment and management.
Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence, associated disease burden and healthcare utilization due to Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic joint infections (SA-PJI) after primary hip and knee arthroplasty in European centres.
Methods: This study was conducted in patients who underwent primary hip and knee arthroplasty in 19 European hospitals between 2014 and 2016. The global incidence of PJI and SA-PJI was calculated.