Human schistosomiasis in Nigeria: present status, diagnosis, chemotherapy, and herbal medicines

U Saidu, MA Ibrahim, HP de Koning, JH McKerrow… - Parasitology …, 2023 - Springer
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by a parasitic, trematode blood fluke
of the genus Schistosoma. With 20 million people infected, mostly due to Schistosoma …

The role of the host gut microbiome in the pathophysiology of schistosomiasis

KA Stark, G Rinaldi, A Cortés, A Costain… - Parasite …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The pathophysiology of schistosomiasis is linked to the formation of fibrous granulomas
around eggs that become trapped in host tissues, particularly the intestines and liver, during …

Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths and associated risk factors among primary school children in Kandahar, Afghanistan: A cross-sectional analytical study

BA Rahimi, N Rafiqi, Z Tareen, KA Kakar… - PLOS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are global health problem, especially
in low-income countries. Main objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence and …

Gut microbiota and immune profiling of microbiota-humanised versus wildtype mouse models of hepatointestinal schistosomiasis

KA Stark, G Rinaldi, A Costain, S Clare, C Tolley… - Animal microbiome, 2024 - Springer
Mounting evidence of the occurrence of direct and indirect interactions between the human
blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni, and the gut microbiota of rodent models raises questions …

Effectiveness of ivermectin mass drug administration in the control of soil-transmitted helminth infections in endemic populations: a systematic review and meta …

B Le, NE Clarke, N Legrand, SV Nery - Infectious Diseases of …, 2024 - mednexus.org
Background Current soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control guidelines endorse the use of
albendazole or mebendazole for school-based targeted preventive chemotherapy (PC), yet …

[HTML][HTML] A mixed-methods evaluation of mainstreaming mass drug administration for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in four districts of Nigeria

E Griswold, A Eigege, EC Emukah… - … American Journal of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In Nigeria, mass drug administration (MDA) for schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted
helminthiasis (STH) has often been coordinated with other programs that receive greater …

Health workers' perspectives on school-based mass drug administration control programs for soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in Ogun State, Nigeria

FT Akinsolu, OR Abodunrin, MT Olagunju, IE Adewole… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) are among the
most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), affecting 1.5 billion globally, with a …

Treatment coverage of mass administration of azithromycin among children aged 1–11 months in 21 districts of Kebbi state, Nigeria

T Wamyil-Mshelia, S Madaki, S Isiyaku… - International …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background The WHO recommends mass drug administration (MDA) as a strategy to deliver
safe and cost-effective medicines to prevent and treat diseases. The antibiotic, azithromycin …

[DOC][DOC] The role of the host gut microbiome in the pathophysiology of schistosomiasis Running title: The vertebrate gut microbiota in schistosomiasis

KA Stark, G Rinaldi, A Cortés, A Costain… - api.repository.cam.ac.uk
The pathophysiology of schistosomiasis is linked to the formation of fibrous granulomas
around eggs that become trapped in host tissues, particularly the intestines and liver, during …

The Influence of Personal Hygiene on the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) in Children: A Case Series in a Remote Indigenous Community in …

NL Alydrus, R Alyidrus, RN Fadlila… - Scientific Journal of …, 2024 - phlox.or.id
Abstract Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are a major public health concern,
especially in remote indigenous communities with limited access to clean water and …