Akut schistosomiasis (Katayama-feber)
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Akut schistosomiasis (Katayama-feber). / Jensen, T; Rønne-Rasmussen, J O; Bygbjerg, Ib Christian.
I: Ugeskrift for Laeger, Bind 157, Nr. 35, 28.08.1995, s. 4825-7.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Akut schistosomiasis (Katayama-feber)
AU - Jensen, T
AU - Rønne-Rasmussen, J O
AU - Bygbjerg, Ib Christian
PY - 1995/8/28
Y1 - 1995/8/28
N2 - Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama fever) may present with a broad spectrum of symptoms three to six weeks after primary infection by Schistosoma (S) mansoni, S. japonicum or, more rarely, S. haematobium. The acute phase of schistosomiasis is frequently confused with other feverish diseases. It occurs almost exclusively in nonimmune visitors to endemic areas. We describe seven cases of acute S. mansoni infection. The pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are briefly discussed. Katayama fever should be considered in patients returning from endemic areas with fever and eosinophilia. Clinically normal, but potentially exposed travel companions should be examined as well. Early diagnosis and treatment may be important in preventing the infection's serious sequelae of the infection.
AB - Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama fever) may present with a broad spectrum of symptoms three to six weeks after primary infection by Schistosoma (S) mansoni, S. japonicum or, more rarely, S. haematobium. The acute phase of schistosomiasis is frequently confused with other feverish diseases. It occurs almost exclusively in nonimmune visitors to endemic areas. We describe seven cases of acute S. mansoni infection. The pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are briefly discussed. Katayama fever should be considered in patients returning from endemic areas with fever and eosinophilia. Clinically normal, but potentially exposed travel companions should be examined as well. Early diagnosis and treatment may be important in preventing the infection's serious sequelae of the infection.
KW - Acute Disease
KW - Child
KW - Feces
KW - Female
KW - Humans
KW - Praziquantel
KW - Schistosomiasis mansoni
KW - Travel
M3 - Tidsskriftartikel
C2 - 7676521
VL - 157
SP - 4825
EP - 4827
JO - Ugeskrift for Laeger
JF - Ugeskrift for Laeger
SN - 0041-5782
IS - 35
ER -
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