Low incidence of helminth infections (schistosomiasis, strongyloidiasis, filariasis, toxocariasis) among Dutch long-term travelers: A prospective study, 2008-2011.

BACKGROUND:Despite the considerable burden of helminth infections in developing countries and increasing international travel, little is known about the risks of infection for travelers. OBJECTIVE:We studied the attack and incidence rate of serology confirmed strongyloidiasis, filariasis, and toxoca...

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Main Authors: Femke W Overbosch, Tom van Gool, Amy Matser, Gerard J B Sonder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5976197?pdf=render