Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue. Clinical guidelines for the management of imported schistosomiasis are heterogeneous. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical management of schistosomiasis imported cases in France, regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue. Clinical guidelines for the management of imported schistosomiasis are heterogeneous. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical management of schistosomiasis imported cases in France, regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. It is a multicentric, retrospective, descriptive study. Inclusion criteria are an age ≥ 18, a positive western blot and / or a positive microscopy exam. Data concerning clinical presentation, biological samples, imaging, treatment and follow-up will be assessed. A descriptive analysis will be performed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
532
hospital BICETRE
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
Describe the management of patients with chronic schistosomiasis in France, in terms of diagnosis, assessment, management and follow-up.
Draft of new clarified recommendations on the overall management of this pathology
Time frame: 12 months
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