Journal of Tropical Diseases and Parasitology ›› 2021, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (4): 217-.

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Investigation on an imported case of schistosomiasis haematobia in Tongcheng City

JIANG Long-zhi,JIN Jing,ZHANG Li,WANG Ming-zhao   

  1. Tongcheng Schistosomiasis Control Station,Tongcheng 231400,Anhui Province ,China
  • Online:2021-08-20 Published:2021-08-26

Abstract: Objective To analyze the diagnosis and treatment of an imported case of schistosomiasis haematobia ,so as to provide insights into improving the diagnosis and prevention ability. Methods Upon the information,we initiated collecting the clinical diagnosis and treatment data of the patient as well as his feces and urine samples for laboratory examination. Meanwhile,epidemiological investigation was conducted. Results Specific parasite test indicated positive samples for schistosomiasis,yet no schistosome eggs were found in the feces and urine. Pathological tissue section exhibited eosinophilic granuloma,which indicated symptom of parasite infection. Taking the clinical symptoms,epidemiological history and effective treatment with 60 mg / kg praziquantel×2 days into consideration,the patient was clinically diagnosed as imported schistosomiasis haematobia. Conclusion Imported schistosomiasis haematobia is likely to be misdiagnosed. The training for schistosomiasis haematobia control knowledge should be strengthen.

Key words: Schistosomiasis haematobia, Imported case, Tongcheng City

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