Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the African continent. For intestinal ...

By Sharon AtienoOf the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting around 250 million people globally, ...

Introduction: Schistosomiasis, a tropical parasitic disease, affects 779 million people globally, with 85% of cases in Africa. The interplay between schistosomiasis and other sexually transmitted ...

Lakes and rivers that used to be trusted sources of potable water in the country now pose danger to women's fertility ...

Additionally, the primary treatment for schistosomiasis is praziquantel (PZQ), a highly effective drug that kills adult worms. Though MDA programs distribute PZQ to school-aged children and high-risk ...

To ensure successful transmission and establish chronic infection, parasites must evade the host's immune system and delay the development of immunity. Maria Yazdanbakhsh and David Sacks discuss ...

A rash is often the first sign of infection with parasitic intestinal worms. For example, hookworms and strongyloidiasis can cause an itchy rash of round red spots where the worm enters the skin.