Developing Endemicity of Schistosomiasis, Corsica, France

Urogenital schistosomiasis was diagnosed in a man from Germany who had never traveled outside Europe. He likely acquired the infection in Corsica, France, but did not swim in the Cavu River, which was linked to a previous outbreak. This case highlights that transmission of schistosomiasis in Corsica is ongoing.

Automated summary

A man from Germany who had never traveled outside Europe was diagnosed with urogenital schistosomiasis, likely acquired in Corsica, France. This case highlights the ongoing transmission of schistosomiasis in Corsica.