Introduction. Schistosomiasis is causing high morbidity and significant mortality in endemic
areas. Kato‐Katz stool examination and urine filtration techniques are the conventional …

Praziquantel (PZQ) has been extensively used as the drug of choice for the treatment of
schistosomiasis on account of its safety and effectiveness against all major forms of …

Background The risk of co-infection with Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni and the
potential harmful effect on morbidity and control is enhanced by the overlapping distribution …

INCORPORATING INTERSECTIONAL GENDER ANALYSIS INTO RESEARCH ON
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY: Page 1 INCORPORATING INTERSECTIONAL …

Urogenital schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasite
Schistosoma haematobium, which resides in the vasculature surrounding the urogenital …

Background Intestinal parasite infections are major public health problems in resource-
limited countries that adversely affect the well-being of millions. Among these, intestinal …

Schistosomiasis, which is caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma and by the
species Schistosoma mansoni in Brazil, is transmitted primarily by Biomphalaria glabrata …

Background A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary
schistosomiasis among primary school pupils in Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto State …

Background Tanzania has a high prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis. Praziquantel is
administered to school-age children on an annual basis as part of efforts to reduce …

Urinary schistosomiasis is a devastating parasitic disease in Nigeria. This study was carried
out to investigate the current prevalence, intensity, risk factors and knowledge assessment …