Abstract Introduction: The Global significance of schistosomiasis started waning over the
years owing to its eradication in most developed societies, until the reawaking of global …

Background Schistosomiasis is a disease of public health importance with long term
complications mostly common among children, rural dwellers, poor and migrant workers …

Schistosoma haematobium, a major pathogen of urogenital schistosomiasis, has been
reported to be affecting an estimated 30 million people in Nigeria. Current national estimates …

Aims: To assess the prevalence of urinary Schistosomiasis among primary school pupils in
Dutsin-Ma town, Katsina State, Nigeria. Study Design: Five schools were selected using …

Urinary schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis) is a parasitic disease caused by digenic trematode
called Schistosoma haematobium, it is a water based parasitic disease transmitted by water …

Urogenital schistosomiasis is a major source of morbidity and mortality for developing
countries in Africa including Nigeria. A cross sectional study on urogenital schistosomiasis …

Aims: The study was focused on the influence of some physico-chemical parameters of
water on gastropod density at Atavu River waterlines, Amagunze south-eastern Nigeria …

Urogenital schistosomiasis is rated next to malaria among parasitic diseases with high
economic impact in the tropics, especially in Nigeria with the heaviest burden estimated at …

The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school age children in seven primary
schools in Ebonyi North Senatorial district of Ebonyi State was investigated using standard …

Schistosomiasis though neglected is a disease of public health importance which could lead
to serious health challenges even in children. This study determined the prevalence and risk …