Despite extensive efforts over the last few decades, the global disease burden of
schistosomiasis still remains unacceptably high. This could partly be attributed to the lack of …

Recreational water quality guidelines protect the public from health risks associated with
water recreation by helping to prevent unacceptable concentrations of pathogenic …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by a parasitic, trematode blood fluke
of the genus Schistosoma. With 20 million people infected, mostly due to Schistosoma …

Abstract Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are debilitating, chronic illnesses that have the
power to prolong poverty due to their negative effects on productivity, child development …

Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in Zambia. Urinary schistosomiasis caused
by Schistosoma haematobium is the most widely distributed infection. The aim of the current …

Background Urogenital schistosomiasis is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan
Africa. In Senegal, the disease is endemic in all regions of the country. Recently, WHO …

Background: Urinary schistosomiasis remains a major cause of public health concern with
the global burden predominant in Sub-Sahara Africa. Over 78 countries are affected and …

Background: Urinary schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma
haematobium. It is a neglected tropical disease with Africa responsible for an estimated 90 …

Background: Abnormal immunological responses can occur due to interactions between
parasites and their hosts during parasitic infections caused by protozoa and helminths. Aim …

Urinary schistosomiasis caused by the parasite Schistosoma haematobium is the most
common form of schistosomiasis. This parasite has a high potential for genetic exchange …