Neurological presentation of schistosomiasis

Abstract

In June, 2012, a 25-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a 3-month history of excruciating lower back pain radiating to both legs and lower limb weakness. She had been healthy until March, 2012, when she experienced recurrent episodes of right sciatic nerve pain, with increasing frequency and night predominance. These episodes of pain were associated with right ankle instability, leading to an ankle sprain. The patient described intense dysaesthesias in both legs but stated she had no fever, weight loss, headaches, or stiffness.