Serology-Based Screening and Prevalence of Schistosomiasis, Strongyloidiasis, and Chagas Disease in Migrants Living with HIV: Results from a 10-Year Retrospective Cohort in an Italian Tertiary Healthcare Center
Retrospective analysis reveals high prevalence and low screening rates of tropical diseases in migrants living with HIV, highlighting urgent care needs.
Key Points
Seroprevalence rates of schistosomiasis, strongyloidiasis, and Chagas disease were found to be 13.6%, 0%, and 5.3% among migrants living with HIV.
Risk for strongyloidiasis, schistosomiasis, and Chagas disease was identified in 87.3%, 33.9%, and 54.6% of participants respectively.
Only 25.9% of the individuals at risk for schistosomiasis were screened, indicating significant underdiagnosis in this population.
This study underscores the urgent need to improve awareness and screening efforts of neglected tropical diseases in healthcare settings.