Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease that afflicts more than 240 million
people, including many children and young adults, in the tropics and subtropics. The …

Schistosomiasis is an infectious disease caused by helminth parasites of the genus
Schistosoma. Worldwide, an estimated 250 million people are infected with these parasites …

Background Global migration from regions where strongyloidiasis and schistosomiasis are
endemic to non-endemic countries has increased the potential individual and public health …

Schistosomiasis, caused mainly by S. mansoni, S. haematobium and S. japonicum,
continues to be a serious tropical disease and public health problem resulting in an …

Schistosomiasis is the second most devastating parasite prevalent in the tropical region of
the world, posing significant public health impacts in endemic areas. Presently, several …

Despite extensive efforts over the last few decades, the global disease burden of
schistosomiasis still remains unacceptably high. This could partly be attributed to the lack of …

Schistosomiasis japonica is caused by the parasitic trematode Schistosoma japonicum. It is
endemic in The People's Republic of China and has significant impact on human health and …

Abstract Background In the Philippines, the current national control strategy for
schistosomiasis is annual mass drug administration (MDA) with 40 mg/kg of praziquantel in …

Background Schistosomiasis japonica remains a major public health and socioeconomic
concern in Southeast Asia. Sensitive and accurate diagnostics can play a pivotal role in …

Background Preventive chemotherapy is the current global control strategy for
schistosomiasis. The WHO target coverage rate is at least 75% for school-aged children. In …