Efficacy of praziquantel and artemisinin derivatives for the treatment and prevention of human schistosomiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
R Liu, HF Dong, Y Guo, QP Zhao, MS Jiang - Parasites & vectors, 2011 - Springer
Background Praziquantel has been used as first-line drug for chemotherapy of
schistosomiasis since 1984. Besides praziquantel, artemether and artesunate have also …
schistosomiasis since 1984. Besides praziquantel, artemether and artesunate have also …
Gender-related differences in prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors of Schistosoma infections in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
DV Ayabina, J Clark, H Bayley… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Schistosomiasis remains a global-health problem with over 90% of its burden
concentrated in Africa. Field studies reflect the complex ways in which socio-cultural and …
concentrated in Africa. Field studies reflect the complex ways in which socio-cultural and …
[PDF][PDF] Failure of standard treatment with praziquantel in two returned travelers with Schistosoma haematobium infection
D Alonso, J Muñoz, J Gascón, ME Valls… - American Journal of …, 2006 - Citeseer
A single 40 mg/kg dose of praziquantel (PZQ) continues to be the standard treatment for
schistosomiasis caused by S. mansoni and S. haematobium in all clinical settings …
schistosomiasis caused by S. mansoni and S. haematobium in all clinical settings …
Schistosoma haematobium Infection and Morbidity Before and After Large-Scale Administration of Praziquantel in Burkina Faso
A Koukounari, AF Gabrielli, S Touré… - The Journal of …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, 112 million people are infected with
Schistosoma haematobium, with the most intense infections in children 5–15 years old …
Schistosoma haematobium, with the most intense infections in children 5–15 years old …
Micro-epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis in Zanzibar: Local risk factors associated with distribution of infections among schoolchildren and relevance for control
JW Rudge, JR Stothard, MG Basáñez, AF Mgeni… - Acta tropica, 2008 - Elsevier
Although it is well recognised that both behavioural and environmental factors play a role in
determining small-scale heterogeneities in schistosomiasis transmission, empirical …
determining small-scale heterogeneities in schistosomiasis transmission, empirical …
Major climate change-induced risks to human health in South Africa
There are many climatic changes facing South Africa which already have, or are projected to
have, a detrimental impact on human health. Here the risks to health due to several …
have, a detrimental impact on human health. Here the risks to health due to several …
A review of the traditional use of southern African medicinal plants for the treatment of selected parasite infections affecting humans
IE Cock, MI Selesho, SF Van Vuuren - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2018 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance: Worldwide, more than three billion cases of parasitic
disease are reported yearly and it is likely that this figure is substantially under-estimated …
disease are reported yearly and it is likely that this figure is substantially under-estimated …
Spatial and seasonal distribution of Bulinus globosus and Biomphalaria pfeifferi in Ingwavuma, uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implications for …
T Manyangadze, MJ Chimbari, O Rubaba, W Soko… - Parasites & …, 2021 - Springer
Background Schsistosomiasis is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. It is transmitted by
intermediate host snails such as Bulinus and Biomphalaria. An understanding of the …
intermediate host snails such as Bulinus and Biomphalaria. An understanding of the …
Modelling the spatial and seasonal distribution of suitable habitats of schistosomiasis intermediate host snails using Maxent in Ndumo area, KwaZulu-Natal Province …
Background Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne disease endemic in sub-Saharan Africa
transmitted by freshwater snails. The distribution of schistosomiasis coincides with that of the …
transmitted by freshwater snails. The distribution of schistosomiasis coincides with that of the …
Treatment of intestinal schistosomiasis in Ugandan preschool children: best diagnosis, treatment efficacy and side-effects, and an extended praziquantel dosing pole
JC Sousa-Figueiredo, J Pleasant, M Day… - International …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
The Ugandan national control programme for schistosomiasis has no clear policy for
inclusion of preschool-children (≤ 5 years old) children. To re-balance this health inequality …
inclusion of preschool-children (≤ 5 years old) children. To re-balance this health inequality …