Review of recent prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa and diagnostic challenges in the field setting

ST Hong - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Effects of paediatric schistosomiasis control programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

M Vere, W ten Ham-Baloyi, PE Melariri - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Preventive chemotherapy by mass drug administration is globally recommended as the
primary method of reaching the elimination of schistosomiasis, especially in the high risk …

Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among School Children In Ago Aduloju Community, Ado LGA of Ekiti State, Nigeria.

FS Oluwafemi, T Oluwadare, B Fasuba… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2022 - search.ebscohost.com
Schistosomiasis is a common neglected tropical disease in sub-Saharan Africa, with the
greatest number of infected people residing in Nigeria. Several factors have been shown to …

Extant interspecific hybridization among trematodes within the Schistosoma haematobium species complex in Nigeria

OG Ajakaye, EE Enabulele, JB Balogun… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Natural interspecific hybridization between the human parasite (Schistosoma
haematobium [Sh]) and bovine parasites (Schistosoma bovis [Sb], Schistosoma curassoni …

Assessing urogenital schistosomiasis and female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) among adolescents in Anaocha, Anambra State, Nigeria: implications for ongoing …

OB Aribodor, NO Azugo, EC Jacob, UC Ngenegbo… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UgS) remains a persistent health
challenge among adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria, despite ongoing control efforts …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with ongoing transmission of Schistosoma haematobium after 12 rounds of Praziquantel Mass Drug Administration among …

D Malibiche, V Mushi, NC Justine, V Silvestri… - Parasite Epidemiology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic praziquantel
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to vulnerable populations, especially school-aged …

Contrasting epidemiology of urogenital schistosomiasis among pastoral communities surrounding three Ramsar wetland in Nigeria

OG Ajakaye, AG Dagona, AG Haladu… - Journal of Parasitic …, 2022 - Springer
Suspected changes in the epidemiology of schistosomiasis due to several hybridization
reports between human and livestock Schistosoma species in Africa calls for …

Promoting Sustainable Development in Combating Schistosomiasis through Community-Centric Approaches: The Role of Social Empowerment and Education in …

DO Balogun, OC Nwinyi, PO Isibor… - … Series: Earth and …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Schistosomiasis has been reported to be the most common parasitic disease after malaria
capable of affecting over 249 million individuals in lower-income countries. The disease is …

Addressing Urogenital and Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Teenagers in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

OB Aribodor, NO Azugo, EC Jacob, UC Ngenegbo… - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UgS) remains a persistent health challenge among
adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria, despite ongoing control efforts. Since 2013, mass …

[PDF][PDF] Molecular detection of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school children in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria

JS Obademi, MS Aliyu, AB Suleiman, AI Musa… - 2024 - academicjournals.org
Urogenital schistosomiasis is the most prevalent type of schistosomiasis, leading to terminal
haematuria and bladder wall pathology. The disease is often characterized by blood in …