Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of
socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the …

Cercarial dermatitis (swimmer's itch) is a condition caused by infective larvae (cercariae) of a
species-rich group of mammalian and avian schistosomes. Over the last decade, it has been …

Background. Mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel is the cornerstone of
schistosomiasis control in sub-Saharan Africa. The effectiveness of this strategy is …

Background The near exclusive use of praziquantel (PZQ) for treatment of human
schistosomiasis has raised concerns about the possible emergence of drug-resistant …

The phylum Platyhelminthes is a diverse group of flatworms that includes parasites with
serious impacts on human health, animal husbandry, aquaculture and wildlife management …

A multiplex real-time PCR assay for the detection and quantification of Schistosoma
mansoni and S. haematobium DNA in faecal samples was developed and evaluated as an …

The complex multi-host disease dynamics of schistosomiasis and Schistosoma spp.,
including the emergence of zoonotic parasite hybrids, remain largely unexplored in West …

Background Social and environmental vulnerabilities contribute to the persistence and
increase of Schistosomiasis, which has been a public health problem in Brazil and …

The Mekong is the most controversial river in Southeast Asia, and increasingly the focus of
international attention. It flows through 6 counties, China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by parasitic trematodes
belonging to the Schistosoma genus. The mainstay of schistosomiasis control is the delivery …