Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect millions of people in different geographic regions,
especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Currently NTDs are prevalent in 149 countries …

Background Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect marginalised
groups within impoverished communities, conferring devastating physical, financial and …

The therapeutic effect of liposomal IL-22 versus non-liposomal IL-22 on liver fibrosis was
investigated. IL-22 (5 µg/ml) was incorporated into negative charged liposomes …

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic diseases affecting 1.2 billion
people worldwide, with more burden in the developing communities. Improving awareness …

SETTING: Access to information about tuberculosis (TB) is vital to ensure timely diagnosis,
treatment, and control among vulnerable communities. Improved approaches for distributing …

Understanding and quantifying the risk of Hansen's disease (HD) through zoonotic
transmission of Mycobacterium leprae infection from wild armadillos is important because …

We analyzed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of schistosomiasis mansoni
prevention in an endemic area of Brazil. This cross-sectional study was conducted between …

Praziquantel (PZQ) is the main treatment of Schistosomiasis mansoni. However, resistance
to it was described. So, there is a necessity to develop novel drugs or to enhance the …

Introduction Brazilian guidelines for schistosomiasis elimination recommend regular search
of infection carriers and their timely treatment. This study evaluates the effect of educational …

Educational interventions targeting communities which are at risk of contracting
schistosomiasis infection may empower them to develop capacity to minimize the spread of …