The X chromosome and sex-specific effects in infectious disease susceptibility

H Schurz, M Salie, G Tromp, EG Hoal, CJ Kinnear… - Human genomics, 2019 - Springer
The X chromosome and X-linked variants have largely been ignored in genome-wide and
candidate association studies of infectious diseases due to the complexity of statistical …

The relationship between water, sanitation and schistosomiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JET Grimes, D Croll, WE Harrison… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Access to “safe” water and “adequate” sanitation are emphasized as important
measures for schistosomiasis control. Indeed, the schistosomes' lifecycles suggest that their …

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG HAUSA COMMUNITIES IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

S Dawaki, HM Al-Mekhlafi, I Ithoi, J Ibrahim… - Revista do Instituto de …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
Schistosomiasis remains one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases especially in
Nigeria which has the greatest number of infected people worldwide. A cross-sectional study …

Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors among schoolchildren in the Plateau Central and Centre-Ouest regions of Burkina Faso

S Erismann, S Diagbouga, P Odermatt… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Unsafe drinking water, unimproved sanitation and lack of hygiene pose health
risks, particularly to children in low-and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess …

Paediatric schistosomiasis: What we know and what we need to know

DNM Osakunor, MEJ Woolhouse… - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Schistosomiasis affects over 200 million people worldwide, most of whom are children.
Research and control strategies directed at preschool-aged children (PSAC), ie,≤ 5 years …

Visualizing the knowledge domain in health education: a scientometric analysis based on CiteSpace

B Chen, S Shin, M Wu, Z Liu - International Journal of Environmental …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Objectives: This study aimed to visualize the evidence in the global research on health
education to better improve the nation's health literacy and to guide future research. Method …

Prevalence of schistosomiasis and associated risk factors among school children in Um-Asher Area, Khartoum, Sudan

K Hajissa, AEMA Muhajir, HA Eshag, A Alfadel… - BMC research …, 2018 - Springer
Objective Schistosomiasis remains one of the most common parasitic diseases worldwide.
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis and its …

Prevalence and risk factors for schistosomiasis among schoolchildren in two settings of Côte d'Ivoire

EK Angora, J Boissier, H Menan, O Rey, K Tuo… - Tropical medicine and …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting more than 250 million people, primarily in
sub-Saharan Africa. In Côte d'Ivoire both Schistosoma haematobium (causing urogenital …

Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards schistosomiasis among rural population in Yemen

H Sady, HM Al-Mekhlafi, WM Atroosh, AK Al-Delaimy… - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Background Schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in Yemen, with an estimated 3 million
cases, particularly among rural communities. This community-based study aims to evaluate …

Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and associated risk factors among Abobo Primary School children in Gambella Regional State, southwestern Ethiopia: a cross …

S Geleta, A Alemu, S Getie, Z Mekonnen, B Erko - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma
haematobium has been known to be endemic in several lowland areas of the country where …