Publications by authors named "Maria Elena Solarino"
Biomed Res Int
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- Schistosomiasis is a prevalent tropical disease affecting over 240 million globally, ranking just behind malaria in incidence.
- A recent study focused on urinary schistosomiasis among migrants in Apulia, Italy, from 2006 to 2016, revealing a 1% prevalence among immigrants from endemic regions and 10% for those specifically from Mali and Senegal.
- The findings highlight the underdiagnosis of schistosomiasis in immigrant populations, emphasizing the need for improved clinical awareness and monitoring in response to changing migration patterns.
