Schistosomiasis is a widespread disease that can cause serious health issues if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Fortunately, there is an effective and safe treatment available: praziquantel (PZQ). In countries with a high influx of migrants from schistosomiasis-endemic regions, it is crucial to ensure the availability of PZQ. This discussion will address the barriers and the need for PZQ in Italy.
Schistosomiasis in migrants: bridging the gap in Italy’s treatment guidelines and access / Comelli, Agnese; Angheben, Andrea; Albonico, Marco; Calleri, Guido; Zammarchi, Lorenzo; Napoli, Christian; Marrone, Rosalia. - In: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE. - ISSN 1195-1982. - ELETTRONICO. - (2024), pp. 1-4. [10.1093/jtm/taae107]
Schistosomiasis in migrants: bridging the gap in Italy’s treatment guidelines and access
Albonico, Marco;Zammarchi, Lorenzo;
2024
Abstract
Schistosomiasis is a widespread disease that can cause serious health issues if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Fortunately, there is an effective and safe treatment available: praziquantel (PZQ). In countries with a high influx of migrants from schistosomiasis-endemic regions, it is crucial to ensure the availability of PZQ. This discussion will address the barriers and the need for PZQ in Italy.
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