Schistosoma japonicum infections continue to be a public health concern in China, the
Philippines, and Indonesia. In the Philippines, it has a focal distribution wherein an …

Intestinal schistosomiasis is a chronic and debilitating disease that affects public health
systems worldwide. Control interventions to reduce morbidity primarily involve the diagnosis …

Asian schistosomiasis caused by the blood fluke Schistosoma mekongi is endemic in
northern Cambodia and Southern Lao People's Democratic Republic. The disease is mainly …

Background Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a widespread, zoonotic protozoan intracellular
parasite with a complex life cycle, which can cause toxoplasmosis, a potentially serious …

In this study, we investigated the use of recombinant antigens thioredoxin peroxidase-1
(rSjTPx-1) and tandem repeat rSj1TR in evaluating the antibody positivity rates of …

Purpose Animal reservoirs are important targets for controlling and eliminating
schistosomiasis. Prevalence studies showed that dogs (Canis familiaris) and water buffaloes …

Abstract Schistosomiasis is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) that persists in 78 countries
around the world. Schistosoma japonicum infections persist as a public health concern in …

Background Schistosoma japonicum, which inhabits the mesenteric vein of the mammalian
hosts for about 20 to 30 years, is subjected to the oxidative stresses from the host defense …

Abstract Background and Aim: Schistosomiasis japonica, a disease caused by Schistosoma
japonicum, is a public health problem in the Philippines, the Republic of Indonesia, and the …

Secretory enzymes from Schistosoma japonicum are promising candidate antigens in the
diagnosis of schistosomiasis. Our previous studies have proven that thioredoxin peroxidase …