Open AccessIntestinal schistosomiasis acquired in Cameroon: A case report.
Author(s) -
Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun,
Nkeiruka Ameh,
S Avidime
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the internet journal of tropical medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1540-2681
DOI - 10.5580/8
Subject(s) - schistosomiasis , geography , medicine , geology , helminths , immunology
We present the case of a 32 year old man from Cameroon who was referred for “isolated eosinophilia”. The diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis was suspected upon epidemiological factors and a positive serology. It was confirmed by a rectum mucosa biopsy. Treatment with praziquantel was successful and post therapeutic controls tests were within normal limits.
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