A research agenda for helminth diseases of humans: the problem of helminthiases
A disproportionate burden of helminthiases in human populations occurs in marginalised,
low-income, and resource-constrained regions of the world, with over 1 billion people in …
low-income, and resource-constrained regions of the world, with over 1 billion people in …
Schistosomiasis morbidity hotspots: roles of the human host, the parasite and their interface in the development of severe morbidity
PA Mawa, J Kincaid-Smith, EM Tukahebwa… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of
socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the …
socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the …
[LIVRE][B] Schistosomiasis: progress report 2001-2011, strategic plan 2012-2020
World Health Organization - 2013 - apps.who.int
PROGRESS REPORT 2001–2011 AND STRATEGIC PLAN 2012–2020 Page 1 Preventive
Chemotherapy and Transmission Control (PCT) Department of Control of Neglected Tropical …
Chemotherapy and Transmission Control (PCT) Department of Control of Neglected Tropical …
Reduced Efficacy of Praziquantel Against Schistosoma mansoni Is Associated With Multiple Rounds of Mass Drug Administration
Background. Mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel is the cornerstone of
schistosomiasis control in sub-Saharan Africa. The effectiveness of this strategy is …
schistosomiasis control in sub-Saharan Africa. The effectiveness of this strategy is …
The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI): rationale, development and implementation from 2002–2008
A Fenwick, JP Webster, E Bosque-Oliva, L Blair… - Parasitology, 2009 - cambridge.org
Schistosomiasis remains one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases in develo**
countries. After malaria, schistosomiasis is the most important tropical disease in terms of …
countries. After malaria, schistosomiasis is the most important tropical disease in terms of …
Sensitivity and Specificity of Multiple Kato-Katz Thick Smears and a Circulating Cathodic Antigen Test for Schistosoma mansoni Diagnosis Pre- and Post-repeated …
PHL Lamberton, NB Kabatereine… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Two Kato-Katz thick smears (Kato-Katzs) from a single stool are currently
recommended for diagnosing Schistosoma mansoni infections to map areas for intervention …
recommended for diagnosing Schistosoma mansoni infections to map areas for intervention …
A research agenda for helminth diseases of humans: intervention for control and elimination
Recognising the burden helminth infections impose on human populations, and particularly
the poor, major intervention programmes have been launched to control onchocerciasis …
the poor, major intervention programmes have been launched to control onchocerciasis …
An updated atlas of human helminth infections: the example of East Africa
S Brooker, NB Kabatereine, JL Smith… - International journal of …, 2009 - Springer
Background Reliable and updated maps of helminth (worm) infection distributions are
essential to target control strategies to those populations in greatest need. Although many …
essential to target control strategies to those populations in greatest need. Although many …
Utility of repeated praziquantel dosing in the treatment of schistosomiasis in high-risk communities in Africa: a systematic review
Background Controversy persists about the optimal approach to drug-based control of
schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we …
schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we …
Does mass drug administration for the integrated treatment of neglected tropical diseases really work? Assessing evidence for the control of schistosomiasis and soil …
Background Less is known about mass drug administration [MDA] for neglected tropical
diseases [NTDs] than is suggested by those so vigorously promoting expansion of the …
diseases [NTDs] than is suggested by those so vigorously promoting expansion of the …