Dorsaf Aloui, Meriam BOUCHEKOUA, Sonia Trabelsi

What about imported bilharziasis in Tunisia?

Bilharziasis among non-permanent resident students in Tunisia: epidemiological and parasitological profile

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Produktbeschreibung

Introduction: Although bilharziasis is the second most endemic parasitic disease in the world, it is considered a neglected tropical disease. In Tunisia, only imported cases have been reported since 1984.Objective: to analyze the epidemiological, clinical and parasitological characteristics of bilharziasis cases diagnosed in ENRPT.Methods: Our study was a cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 15 academic years, and included 6051 ENRPT. Each student was thoroughly interviewed and underwent an EPS and EPU before enrolling in a Tunisian institution.Results : Bilharzia was diagnosed in 91 students (1.5%) (76 cases of intestinal bilharzia, 14 cases of urogenital bilharzia and 1 case of a combination of these 2 forms). The sex ratio of patients was 3 and their mean age 24.4 years. Most students were asymptomatic. Association with other digestive parasites was frequent.Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of maintaining systematic surveillance of ENRPT and prompt management.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 96g
• ISBN-13: 9786208266684
• ISBN-10: 6208266688
• Artikelnr.: 72061251

Autorenporträt

I'm a medical biologist, specialist in parasitology-mycology and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Tunis (Tunisia). I hold several diplomas in travel medicine, quality management in medical laboratories, leadership and management in health, and have contributed to several scientific works.