The impact of schistosomiasis on the susceptibility, development and transmission of co-infections and on their treatment and prevention remains to be studied. There is a pressing need to develop ...

Blood samples of patients infected with a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis contain hidden information that marks different stages of the disease. In our recently published research, our team ...

A newly developed compound is showing promise in animal studies as a more effective treatment for human schistosomiasis, an understudied tropical disease caused by parasitic worms. The spread of ...

Considering taking supplements to treat schistosomiasis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of schistosomiasis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

[Courtesy] You can now access free treatment for schistosomiasis (bilharzia) in Lamu, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Tana River, Kwale and Mombasa. Schistosomiasis is a chronic disease caused by parasitic ...

The Museum's SCAN collection is the world's largest store of schistosomiasis material. It contains snails, larvae and schistosome worms, allowing scientists to learn more about the life cycles of ...

TACLOBAN CITY — A parasitic disease endemic to Eastern Visayas continues to affect residents of the region. In a report released on Oct. 24, the Department of Health in Eastern Visayas (DOH-8 ...

In 2019, the LEAD team at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa facilitated a series of participatory workshops in Uganda and Malawi with health practitioners and those involved in schistosomiasis ...

The impact of schistosomiasis on the susceptibility, development and transmission of co-infections and on their treatment and prevention remains to be studied. There is a pressing need to develop ...

Why it matters Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects over 200 million people worldwide, causing 280,000 deaths annually. Early diagnosis can improve treatment effectiveness ...