Schistosomal peritonitis secondary to perforated appendicitis
Braz. j. infect. dis
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14(6): 628-630, Nov.-Dec. 2010. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-578440
ABSTRACT
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is endemic and causes intestinal schistosomiasis which affects various internal organs. However, worldwide there have been very few reports of cases of peritonitis due to schistosomal appendicitis. Here we report a rare case of schistosomal appendicitis with peritonitis in a 33 year-old male patient who recovered quickly after surgery.
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Main subject:
Appendicitis
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Peritonitis
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Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomiasis mansoni
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Tanzania
Institution/Affiliation country:
Bugando Medical Center/TZ
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Federal University of Ceará/BR
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Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences/TZ
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