A Case of a Man Living with HIV-1 Infection Co-Infected with Schistosomiasis

Abstract

Human Schistosomiasis is a chronic tropical infection caused by the species Schistosoma Mansoni, Schistosoma Haematobium or Schistosoma Japonicum which alternatively reproduces sexually and asexually within a suitable host [1]. Schistosomiasis remains a global concern with 240 million cases reported globally and is primarily concentrated in the sub-Saharan African regions [2]. As this causes 200,000 deaths annually, it is important to consider Schistosomiasis as underlying diagnosis in migrants living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection who presents with disparate symptoms and signs [3].