abstract Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease of poverty ranks second among the
most widespread parasitic disease in various nations in sub-Saharan Africa. Neglected …

Background Schistosomiasis remains a global health problem with an estimated 250 million
people in 78 countries infected, of whom 85% live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive …

Background Schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in Yemen, with an estimated 3 million
cases, particularly among rural communities. This community-based study aims to evaluate …

Background Urogenital schistosomiasis is endemic throughout Ghana with elevated
infection levels in certain areas eg Lake Volta Region. While the primary focus of the …

Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease which affects almost 300 million people
worldwide each year. It is highly endemic in Mozambique. Prevention and control of …

Background Adequate knowledge and proper practices coupled with knowledge of the
burden of disease are necessary for the eradication of Schistosoma infection. This study …

Background Schistosoma haematobium is a parasitic helminth that causes urogenital
pathology. The impact of urogenital schistosomiasis during pregnancy on birth outcomes …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization, in the year 2009, renamed
Schistosomiasis haematobium disease, urinary schistosomiasis, as urogenital …

Background In an effort to complement the current chemotherapy based schistosomiasis
control interventions in Shinyanga district, community knowledge, perceptions and water …

Schistosomiasis is a chronic and debilitating parasitic disease acquired through contact with
infested freshwater. An essential component of its control is passive case finding, which, in …