[HTML][HTML] A research agenda for helminth diseases of humans: the problem of helminthiases

S Lustigman, RK Prichard, A Gazzinelli… - PLoS neglected …, 2012 - journals.plos.org
A disproportionate burden of helminthiases in human populations occurs in marginalised,
low-income, and resource-constrained regions of the world, with over 1 billion people in …

[HTML][HTML] Schistosomiasis morbidity hotspots: roles of the human host, the parasite and their interface in the development of severe morbidity

PA Mawa, J Kincaid-Smith, EM Tukahebwa… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of
socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the …

[图书][B] Schistosomiasis: progress report 2001-2011, strategic plan 2012-2020

World Health Organization - 2013 - apps.who.int
PROGRESS REPORT 2001–2011 AND STRATEGIC PLAN 2012–2020 Page 1 Preventive
Chemotherapy and Transmission Control (PCT) Department of Control of Neglected Tropical …

Reduced Efficacy of Praziquantel Against Schistosoma mansoni Is Associated With Multiple Rounds of Mass Drug Administration

T Crellen, M Walker, PHL Lamberton… - Clinical infectious …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Background. Mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel is the cornerstone of
schistosomiasis control in sub-Saharan Africa. The effectiveness of this strategy is …

The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI): rationale, development and implementation from 2002–2008

A Fenwick, JP Webster, E Bosque-Oliva, L Blair… - Parasitology, 2009 - cambridge.org
Schistosomiasis remains one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases in developing
countries. After malaria, schistosomiasis is the most important tropical disease in terms of …

[HTML][HTML] Sensitivity and Specificity of Multiple Kato-Katz Thick Smears and a Circulating Cathodic Antigen Test for Schistosoma mansoni Diagnosis Pre- and Post …

PHL Lamberton, NB Kabatereine… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Two Kato-Katz thick smears (Kato-Katzs) from a single stool are currently
recommended for diagnosing Schistosoma mansoni infections to map areas for intervention …

[HTML][HTML] A research agenda for helminth diseases of humans: intervention for control and elimination

RK Prichard, MG Basanez, BA Boatin… - PLoS neglected …, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Recognising the burden helminth infections impose on human populations, and particularly
the poor, major intervention programmes have been launched to control onchocerciasis …

[HTML][HTML] An updated atlas of human helminth infections: the example of East Africa

S Brooker, NB Kabatereine, JL Smith… - International journal of …, 2009 - Springer
Background Reliable and updated maps of helminth (worm) infection distributions are
essential to target control strategies to those populations in greatest need. Although many …

[HTML][HTML] Utility of repeated praziquantel dosing in the treatment of schistosomiasis in high-risk communities in Africa: a systematic review

CH King, SK Olbrych, M Soon, ME Singer… - PLoS neglected …, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Background Controversy persists about the optimal approach to drug-based control of
schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we …

[HTML][HTML] Does mass drug administration for the integrated treatment of neglected tropical diseases really work? Assessing evidence for the control of schistosomiasis …

M Parker, T Allen - Health research policy and systems, 2011 - Springer
Background Less is known about mass drug administration [MDA] for neglected tropical
diseases [NTDs] than is suggested by those so vigorously promoting expansion of the …