Schistosoma haematobium-Schistosoma mansoni Hybrid Parasite in Migrant Boy, France, 2017

Schistosomiasis is frequently detected in persons entering Europe. In 2017, we detected a Schistosoma mansoni-Schistosoma haematobium hybrid parasite infection in a migrant boy from Cote d'Ivoire entering France. Because such parasites might be established in Europe, as illustrated by an outbreak on Corsica Island, vectors of these parasites should be investigated.

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Le Govic Yohann, Kincaid-Smith Julien, Allienne Jean-Francois, Rey Olivier, de Gentile Ludovic, Boissier Jerome (2019). Schistosoma haematobium-Schistosoma mansoni Hybrid Parasite in Migrant Boy, France, 2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 25 (2). 365-367. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2502.172028, https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00615/72740/

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