First evidence of significant autochthonous transmission of strongyloidiasis in northern Spain: A retrospective study from Asturias, Spain
This study provides strong evidence of ongoing autochthonous transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis in northern Spain, affecting a younger and more gender-balanced population than previously described. Recreational rather than occupational exposure was the predominant risk factor. Routine screening should be considered in autochthonous individuals with eosinophilia or prior to immunosuppressive therapy to prevent severe outcomes.
Authors
- Belén Rivaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2562-6248)
- Enrique J. deAndrés‐Galiana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8555-3832)
- José Antonio Boga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5500-9972)
- Azucena Rodríguez-Guardado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4279-2179)
- Juan Luis Fernández‐Martínez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4758-2832)
- Ruth Mateos de Cabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0946-7996)
- Mercedes Rodríguez-Pérez
- Fernando Vázquez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5899-2247)
Institutions
- Universidad de Oviedo (ES)
- Gobierno del Principado de Asturias (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2025.102900
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.10