Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease that afflicts more than 240 million
people, including many children and young adults, in the tropics and subtropics. The …

Schistosomiasis is a water-based parasitic disease that affects over 250 million people.
Control efforts have long been in vain, which is one reason why schistosomiasis is …

Schistosomiasis is a water borne parasitic disease of global importance and with ongoing
control the disease endemic landscape is changing. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, the …

Background Accurate diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis is vital for surveillance/control
programs. Amplification of schistosome DNA in urine by PCR is sensitive and specific but …

Background Elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health problem and interruption of
transmission in selected areas are key goals of the World Health Organization for 2025 …

Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease affecting over 200 million people, with the highest
burden of morbidity and mortality in African countries. Despite its huge impact on the health …

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 …

Background Accurate diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis is vital for surveillance and
control programmes. While a number of diagnostic techniques are available there is a need …

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

Schistosomiasis is the second most devastating parasite prevalent in the tropical region of
the world, posing significant public health impacts in endemic areas. Presently, several …