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[First overseas imported case of schistosomiasis haematobia in Xihu District, Hangzhou City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
September 2024
Xihu District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, China.
Article Synopsis
- * Pathological tests revealed numerous parasite eggs, leading to a clear diagnosis of schistosomiasis haematobia, while another student at the same school was found to have schistosomiasis mansoni through various tests.
- * The authors emphasize the need for better health education and monitoring of international students, along with improved diagnostic training for healthcare professionals to reduce risks of misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
Efficacy and Safety of Adding 6 Weeks of Doxycycline to the Essential Package of Care to Treat Filarial Lymphedema: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial in Southern India.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
October 2024
Neglected Tropical Disease-Supporting Centre (NTD-SC), Task Force for Global Health, Decatur, Georgia.
Article Synopsis
- The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis aims to find better management strategies for lymphedema caused by lymphatic filariasis, focusing on the WHO-recommended Essential Package of Care (EPC) which includes skincare, limb elevation, exercise, and more.
- A recent double-blind study conducted in Kerala, India, involving 200 patients with lymphedema, tested the effectiveness of doxycycline against a placebo, with assessments made over a two-year period.
- The study found no significant difference between the doxycycline and placebo groups, but confirmed that the EPC significantly helps lymphedema patients by reducing acute episodes and improving their overall quality of
[Overseas imported cystic echinococcosis misdiagnosed as pulmonary and hepatic cysts: a case report].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
June 2024
Bao'an District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, China.
Article Synopsis
- * Due to its rarity in non-endemic regions, there's a high chance of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis, leading to delayed treatment.
- * The report discusses a case of cystic echinococcosis that was incorrectly diagnosed as pulmonary and hepatic cysts, aiming to improve understanding of diagnosis and treatment in these less common areas.
Alveolar echinococcosis.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen
September 2024
Nasjonal referansefunksjon for serologisk parasittdiagnostikk, Universitetssykehuset i Nord-Norge.
Article Synopsis
- Alveolar echinococcosis is a serious parasitic disease caused by the Echinococcus multilocularis larva, primarily affecting the liver and presenting with tumor-like growths.
- Although mainland Norway is generally free from this infection, it can occasionally be introduced from areas where the disease is more common.
- The review covers the life cycle of the parasite, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including surgery and medication, and includes case studies of two patients affected by the disease.
Geospatial Mapping and Seasonal Profiling of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Ase-Niger River Settlements: A Data-Driven Population-Base Study in Delta State, Nigeria.
Acta Parasitol
September 2024
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Objectives: This study is aimed to determine the geospatial, seasonal, age and gender prevalence and intensity of UgS; and to establish disease maps in the Ase-Niger River communities for effective drug administration.
Study Design: This study employed a 24 months longitudinal study design for parasitological investigations in 11 riparian communities of the Ase-Niger River basin, taking into cognizance their GPS locations imported into QGIS software for schistosomiasis mapping.
Methods: A total of 7,219 urine samples with WHO structured questionnaires were retrieved and subjected to parasitological evaluation using swinnex urine filtration techniques.
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