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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Asymptomatic schistosomiasis in a young Sudanese refugee |
Author: | Benson, J. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2007; 36(3):249-251 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Jill Benson |
Abstract: | In 2004–2005, approximately 13 000 refugees settled in Australia, 70% of them from Africa. Schistosomiasis is one of the many illnesses endemic in Africa and approximately 40% of refugees have been found to be infected by this parasite. It has the potential to cause serious morbidity and mortality in those who are infected and after malaria is the second most prevalent tropical disease worldwide. Australia is not known to have an appropriate snail vector and so schistosomiasis is unlikely to be a public health problem. This article presents a case that demonstrates one of the sequelae of schistosomiasis – pipe stem cirrhosis – with associated splenomegaly and oesophageal varices. |
Keywords: | Animals Humans Schistosoma Schistosomiasis Fibrosis Praziquantel Anthelmintics Adolescent Refugees Sudan Australia Male |
Description: | Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. |
Description (link): | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp |
Published version: | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200704/16479 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest General Practice publications |
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