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

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 …

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 Children carry most of the schistosomiasis burden. While school-aged children
are the principal target group of preventive chemotherapy with praziquantel, limited …

Background Chemotherapy based on repeated doses of praziquantel is still the most
effective control strategy against Schistosomiasis, however artemisinin derivatives emerged …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected parasitic tropical disease that claims around 200,000 human
lives every year. Praziquantel (PZQ), the only drug recommended by the World Health …

Background Recent research has suggested that artemisinin and its derivatives may have
therapeutic effects on parasites, viruses, tumors, inflammation and skin diseases. This study …

Background Schistosoma mansoni is a parasitic infection common in the tropics and sub‐
tropics. Chronic and advanced disease includes abdominal pain, diarrhoea, blood in the …