abstract Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease of poverty ranks second among the
most widespread parasitic disease in various nations in sub-Saharan Africa. Neglected …

Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease caused by trematode worms of
the genus Schistosoma. The transmission cycle involves human (or other mammalian) water …

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

Despite intensive long-term efforts, with very few exceptions, the development of effective
vaccines against parasitic infections has presented considerable challenges, given the …

Schistosomiasis is an endemic disease in Egypt caused by the trematode Schistosoma
which has different species. Hepatic schistosomiasis represents the best known form of …

Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease, with more than 200 million people
infected and close to 800 million at risk. The disease burden is estimated to exceed 70 …

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 …

The development of a vaccine for Fasciola spp. in livestock is a challenge and would be
advanced by harnessing our knowledge of acquired immune mechanisms expressed by …

Hookworm infection and schistosomiasis rank among the most important health problems in
develo** countries. Both cause anaemia and malnutrition, and schistosomiasis also …

The potential impact of the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) on schistosomiasis transmission in
China has invoked considerable global concern. The TGD will result in changes in the water …