Schistosomiasis is more prevalent than previously thought: what does it mean for public health goals, policies, strategies, guidelines and intervention programs?
DG Colley, TS Andros, CH Campbell - Infectious diseases of poverty, 2017 - Springer
Mapping and diagnosis of infections by the three major schistosome species (Schistosoma
haematobium, S. mansoni and S. japonicum) has been done with assays that are known to …
haematobium, S. mansoni and S. japonicum) has been done with assays that are known to …
Circulating antigen tests and urine reagent strips for diagnosis of active schistosomiasis in endemic areas
EA Ochodo, G Gopalakrishna, B Spek… - Cochrane Database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Point‐of‐care (POC) tests for diagnosing schistosomiasis include tests based
on circulating antigen detection and urine reagent strip tests. If they had sufficient diagnostic …
on circulating antigen detection and urine reagent strip tests. If they had sufficient diagnostic …
[HTML][HTML] A five-country evaluation of a point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen urine assay for the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni
We evaluated a commercial point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen (POC-CCA) test for
assessing Schistosoma mansoni infection prevalence in areas at risk. Overall, 4,405 school …
assessing Schistosoma mansoni infection prevalence in areas at risk. Overall, 4,405 school …
Sensitivity and Specificity of Multiple Kato-Katz Thick Smears and a Circulating Cathodic Antigen Test for Schistosoma mansoni Diagnosis Pre- and Post-repeated …
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 …
recommended for diagnosing Schistosoma mansoni infections to map areas for intervention …
Evaluation of Urine CCA Assays for Detection of Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Western Kenya
HL Shane, JR Verani, B Abudho… - PLoS neglected …, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Although accurate assessment of the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni is important for
the design and evaluation of control programs, the most widely used tools for diagnosis are …
the design and evaluation of control programs, the most widely used tools for diagnosis are …
Schistosomiasis in travellers and migrants
J Clerinx, A Van Gompel - Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2011 - Elsevier
Schistosomiasis is a tropical parasitic disease caused by blood-dwelling fluke worms of the
genus Schistosoma whose infective stages, the cercariae, are amplified through mollusks …
genus Schistosoma whose infective stages, the cercariae, are amplified through mollusks …
Meta-analysis of Urine Heme Dipstick Diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium Infection, Including Low-Prevalence and Previously-Treated Populations
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis remains highly endemic in Africa. Current control is
based on drug administration, targeted either to school-age children or to high-risk …
based on drug administration, targeted either to school-age children or to high-risk …
Schistosomiasis in areas of low endemicity: a new era in diagnosis
MG Cavalcanti, LF Silva, RHS Peralta, MGM Barreto… - Trends in …, 2013 - cell.com
Parasitological detection of Schistosoma is the cornerstone of schistosomiasis diagnosis in
areas of transmission worldwide. However, a steep decrease of sensitivity in low-endemicity …
areas of transmission worldwide. However, a steep decrease of sensitivity in low-endemicity …
Comparison of diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of the four sympatric Plasmodium species in field samples from Papua New Guinea
A Rosanas-Urgell, D Mueller, I Betuela, C Barnadas… - Malaria Journal, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Background Accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium infections is essential for malaria
morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light …
morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light …
Diagnostic tests for human Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
MT Vaillant, F Philippy, A Neven, J Barré… - The Lancet …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Accurate diagnosis is pivotal for implementing strategies for surveillance,
control, and elimination of schistosomiasis. Despite their low sensitivity in low-endemicity …
control, and elimination of schistosomiasis. Despite their low sensitivity in low-endemicity …