High prevalence of schistosomiasis among resettled Rohingya refugees

A convenience sample of 43 resettled Rohingya refugees screened for schistosomiasis showed 44% seropositivity. None had travelled outside Southeast Asia, indicating regional acquisition. Schistosomiasis is an underrecognized pathogen in this community and refugees should be screened.

Authors

Nicolas Chagnon
Meb Rashid
Allison Henderson
Bogoch Isaac

Institutions

University Health Network (CA)
London Clinic (GB)
Montfort Hospital (CA)
Women's College Hospital (CA)
Toronto General Hospital (CA)

Publication Details

Journal: Journal of Travel Medicine
Published: 2026-01-14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taag004
Primary Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions
Type: article
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High prevalence of schistosomiasis among resettled Rohingya refugees

Nicolas Chagnon, Meb Rashid, Allison Henderson, Bogoch Isaac

Jan 14, 2026

Journal of Travel Medicine

Parasites and Host Interactions

article

High prevalence of schistosomiasis among resettled Rohingya refugees

Nicolas Chagnon, Meb Rashid, Allison Henderson, Bogoch Isaac

January 14, 2026article en

Abstract

Journal of Travel MedicineVol. 33(2)

University Health Network (CA), London Clinic (GB), Montfort Hospital (CA), Women's College Hospital (CA), Toronto General Hospital (CA)

Reduced inequalities

Openalex Percentile: Top 82%

Parasites and Host Interactions

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