Chronic Schistosoma mekongi in a Traveler—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Travel‐related schistosomiasis can be detected in patients without symptoms of acute or chronic infection. A case of Schistosoma mekongi acquired in an endemic area of Laos and discovered unexpectedly from colon biopsies taken 5 years after infection is presented here. A literature review of previous cases of S. mekongi infection specifically associated with travelers is then presented.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pauline Campa, Michel Develoux, Ghania Belkadi, Denis Magne, Charles Lame, Marie‐Jeanne Carayon, Pierre‐Marie Girard Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research