A simple new screening tool for diagnosing imported schistosomiasis

• Main Authors: Silvia Roure (Author), Olga Pérez-Quílez (Author), Xavier Vallès (Author), Lluís Valerio (Author), Gemma Fernández-Rivas (Author), Belén Rivaya (Author), Israel López-Muñoz (Author), Laura Soldevila (Author), Xavier Villanova (Author), Roger Paredes (Author), Maria-Lluïsa (Author), Sebastián Videla (Author), Bonaventura Clotet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: We sought to test the sensitivity and feasibility of a Schistosoma infection screening process consisting of a scored patient consultation questionnaire and a serological diagnostic test. Study design: Prospective cross-sectional study. Methods: We collected from Schistosoma-exposed indi...