TABLE. Patients characteristics according to serology for Schistosoma spp.
| Characteristic | Anti-schistosome antibodies Negative (n = 23) | Anti-schistosome antibodies Positive (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, years (IQR) | 47.6 (34.1-55.5) | 43.7 (37.4-48.8) |
| Male gender, n (%) | 22 (96%) | 57 (97%) |
| Nationality | ||
| Egyptian | 22 (96%) | 59 (100%) |
| Median length of residence in Italy, years (IQR) | 15 (11.5-24.5) | 17 (14-22) |
| Travel in endemic area, n (%) | ||
| ≤ 12 months before study enrolment | 4 (50%) | 13 (77%) |
| > 12 months before study enrolment | 4 (50%) | 3 (23%) |
| Median IgE, UI/mL (IQR) | 34 (0-166) | 179 (49-571) |
| Elevated (> 100 UI/mL) | 7 (30%) | 38 (68%) |
| Urine POC-CCA test, n (%) | ||
| Negative | 23 (100%) | 57 (97%) |
| Positive | 0 | 2 (3%) |
| Treatment for S. mansoni in the past, n (%) | 9 (39%) | 46 (78%) |
| Months since last treatment | 54.5 (33.0-89.2) | 28.5 (15.5-56.4) |
IQR: interquartile range; POC-CCA: point-of-care-circulating cathodic antigen.