Publications by authors named "O Perez-Quilez"
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: Imported schistosomiasis is an emerging issue in European countries as a result of growing global migration from schistosomiasis-endemic countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Undetected infection may lead to serious long-term complications with an associated high cost for public healthcare systems especially among long-term migrants.
Objective: To evaluate from a health economics perspective the introduction of schistosomiasis screening programs in non-endemic countries with high prevalence of long-term migrants.
A simple new screening tool for diagnosing imported schistosomiasis.
Public Health Pract (Oxf)
June 2022
Objectives: We sought to test the sensitivity and feasibility of a infection screening process consisting of a scored patient consultation questionnaire and a serological diagnostic test.
Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional study.
Methods: We collected from Schistosoma-exposed individuals a 14-point check list of clinical and laboratory data related to infection, alongside a serological test to detect spp infection.