Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of
socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the …

Human schistosomes combat the unique immune systems of two vastly different hosts
during their indirect life cycles. In gastropod molluscs, they face a potent innate immune …

Objectives Errors in search strategies negatively affect the quality and validity of systematic
reviews. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate searches performed in …

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 …

Background The economic impact of schistosomiasis and the underlying tradeoffs between
water resources development and public health concerns have yet to be quantified …

Summary WHO's 2021–30 road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) outlines
disease-specific and cross-cutting targets for the control, elimination, and eradication of …

Background To improve schistosomiasis control programs in Uganda, where intestinal
schistosomiasis is a widespread public health problem, a country-wide assessment of the …

This study examined the prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminth infections and their
association with anemia, undernutrition, and academic performance among school children …

Background Intervention guidelines against Schistosoma mansoni are based on the Kato-
Katz technique. However, Kato-Katz thick smears show low sensitivity, especially for light …

Background Despite efforts to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), schistosomiasis
and soil-transmitted helminthiases remain widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent …