Schistosomiasis in Migrants: Bridging the Gap in Italy's Treatment Guidelines and Access

Schistosomiasis is a widespread disease that can cause serious health issues if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Fortunately, there is an effective and safe treatment available: praziquantel. In countries with a high influx of migrants from schistosomiasis-endemic regions, it is crucial to ensure...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of travel medicine 2024-08
Hauptverfasser: Comelli, Agnese, Angheben, Andrea, Albonico, Marco, Calleri, Guido, Zammarchi, Lorenzo, Napoli, Christian, Marrone, Rosalia
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Schistosomiasis is a widespread disease that can cause serious health issues if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Fortunately, there is an effective and safe treatment available: praziquantel. In countries with a high influx of migrants from schistosomiasis-endemic regions, it is crucial to ensure the availability of praziquantel. This discussion will address the barriers and the need for praziquantel in Italy.
ISSN:1195-1982
1708-8305
1708-8305
DOI:10.1093/jtm/taae107