DOI: 10.12890/2025_005201

Schistosomiasis with pericardial effusion

Authors

  • Elaf Khalid Bajameel Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Arifa Jamal King Fahad Military Medical Complex-Dhahran, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Asem Osama Banjar King Fahad Military Medical Complex-Dhahran, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Khalid Mohammed Alqahtani King Abdulaziz Medical City National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Noura Babikir Ahmed Elsheikh King Fahd University Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Arwa Hussain Alkhuraim Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Khobar, Saudi Arabia

elafbajameel@gmail.com

Keywords

Schistosomiasis, Schistosoma mansoni, pericardial effusion, hepatosplenomegaly, Katayama fever

Abstract

Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, is endemic in many areas of the world. We report the case of a young male patient presenting with persistent fever, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, with travel history to Al Baha, Saudi Arabia, an endemic area for schistosomiasis. Diagnostic imaging revealed hepatosplenomegaly and pericardial effusion. Despite negative stool and blood cultures, the clinical presentation and travel history supported the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. The patient was started on praziquantel and prednisolone therapy, resulting in significant clinical improvement. A follow-up echocardiogram one month later showed complete resolution of the pericardial effusion.

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Published

2025-03-17

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025)

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Bajameel EK, Jamal A, Banjar AO, Alqahtani KM, Ahmed Elsheikh NB, Hussain Alkhuraim A. Schistosomiasis with pericardial effusion. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 17 [cited 2026 Nov. 4];12(4). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/5201

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