A family cluster of schistosomiasis acquired in Solenzara River, Corsica (France) — Solenzara River is clearly a transmission site for schistosomiasis in Corsica
Nele Wellinghausen, Hélène Moné, Gabriel Mouahid, Axel Nebel, Dennis Tappe, Martin Gabriel
Abstract
We report a patient with urogenital schistosomiasis and three cases of subclinical infection within one family acquired from Solenzara River, Corsica, in 2019. Our cases confirm that transmission of schistosomiasis in Corsica is ongoing and has been extended from the Cavu River to the Solenzara River. Solenzara River is clearly a transmission site for schistosomiasis in Corsica. Public health efforts are recommended to uncover and prevent further cases.
Topics & Concepts
SchistosomiasisTransmission (telecommunications)GeographyCluster (spacecraft)HelminthsBiologyImmunologyEngineeringElectrical engineeringComputer scienceProgramming languageParasites and Host InteractionsGlobal Maternal and Child HealthAmoebic Infections and Treatments