Schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, is a common intravascular infection caused by parasitic
Schistosoma trematode worms. 1 2 A systematic review and meta-analysis published in …

The current approach of morbidity control of schistosomiasis, a helminth disease of poverty
with considerable public health and socioeconomic impact, is based on preventive …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that ranks second only to malaria in terms of
human suffering in the tropics and subtropics. Five species are known to infect man and …

Helminth infections are responsible for a considerable public health burden, yet the current
drug armamentarium is small. Given the high cost of drug discovery and development, the …

Tropical diseases remain severe threats to global health with acute or chronic debility.
Public health issues are regularly monitored and reported by the WHO. Conditions with high …

Malaria is one of the major global health concerns that affect millions of people worldwide
annually, especially people residing in the developing countries. The previously …

Background Extensive use of praziquantel for treatment and control of schistosomiasis
requires a comprehensive understanding of efficacy and safety of various doses for different …

Compared to malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, schistosomiasis remains a truly neglected
tropical disease. Schistosomiasis, perhaps more than any other disease, is entrenched in …

After malaria, schistosomiasis (or bilharzia) is the second most prevalent disease in Africa,
and is occurring in over 70 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. It is estimated that …

Background Urinary schistosomiasis, the result of infection by Schistosoma haematobium
(Sh), remains a major global health concern. A schistosome vaccine could represent a …