Clinical analysis of imported Schistosoma mansoni infections:a report of two cases and review of the literature

Aim To analyze the clinical features of Schistosoma mansoni infections.Methods Two cases infected with Schistosoma mansoni were reported and the clinical features of schistosomiasis were discussed.Results Schistosoma mansoni infection mostly was a kind of imported schistosomiasis.The symptoms were severe,with different manifestations such as fever,gastro-intestinal symptoms.Final diagnosis was made by the presence of Schistosoma mansoni in stool samples or secretions from intestinal tract.Conclusion In patients with unexplained fever,gastro-intestinal symptoms or that do not respond to ordinary therapy,rare pathogens such as Schistosoma mansoni need to be considered.Praziquantel is currently the drug of choice for the treatment of schistosomiasis.