Human schistosomiasis is one of neglected tropical diseases that remain highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Human schistosomiasis is mainly caused by two species …
Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by freshwater snails and is prevalent in rural areas with poor sanitation and no access to tap water. Three snail species are …
LS Maseke, V Mushi, D Tarimo, G Kwesigabo… - IJID regions, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the magnitude of urogenital schistosomiasis and determinants of transmission among adolescents and young adults in Itilima district, Simiyu region, Northern …
NC Justine, TR Leeyio, A Fuss, K Brehm… - Parasite Epidemiology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The planning and implementation of intervention measures against schistosomiasis, particularly mass administration, require knowledge of the current status of …
A Zacharia, T Makene, S Haule, G Lukumay… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) caused by Schistosoma haematobium is endemic in Southern Tanzania. The disease has significant implications for both …
T Makene, A Zacharia, S Haule… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) is a significantly neglected condition, and its consequences often receive inadequate attention. The disease is suggested to cause …
Abstract Background World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic praziquantel Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to vulnerable populations, especially school-aged …
SS Nyirenda, JC Mwansa, L Mooya - Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, 2022 - jzd.tabrizu.ac.ir
Urinary Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical snail-borne diseases of humans in Zambia. It's endemic in most communities, where water bodies and poor sanitation are …
A Ombugadu - Journal of Tropical Medicine and Infectious …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Urinary schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and continues to pose serious public health challenge. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors that enhance the …