: 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. - 32:1(2025). [10.1093/jtm/taae107]

Schistosomiasis in migrants: bridging the gap in Italy’s treatment guidelines and access

Napoli, Christian;
2025

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.
2025
migrants; praziquantel; schistosomiasis
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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. - 32:1(2025). [10.1093/jtm/taae107]
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