Background Chemotherapy with praziquantel (PZQ) is the mainstay of schistosomiasis
control. However, there are recent concerns about tolerance or resistance to PZQ, so that …

Background The planorbid freshwater snails of the two genera, Biomphalaria and Bulinus-
have been vigorously studied due to the role they play as intermediate hosts of …

School health and nutrition (SHN) programmes are recognized as a significant contributor to
both health and education sector goals. The school system offers an ideal platform from …

A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2010 at the
antenatal care clinic of the Araba Waeshreen Hospital (Geizera), central Sudan …

Arachidonic acid (ARA), an omega-6 fatty acid, kills juvenile and adult schistosomes in vitro
and displays highly significant and safe therapeutic effects in mice and hamsters infected …

Historic data and baseline surveys showed schistosomiasis as highly/moderately endemic
in 7 of 14 districts in Sierra Leone, justifying annual/biennial mass drug administration …

A longitudinal study was conducted to evaluate the impact of praziquantel (PZQ) for the
treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infection among schoolchildren in Al Gunaid in Central …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to elucidate the association between helminth
infections, dietary parameters and cognitive performance, as well as the predictors of …

Background Anemia is a major cause of global morbidity and mortality, particularly among
children. Management of anemia depends on causes and severity of anemia. However …

Objectives This study aimed to assess the efficacy of praziquantel in reducing urinary
schistosomiasis prevalence, parasite burden and morbidity rates among a previously …