By Sharon AtienoOf the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting the African continent, Schistosomiasis, also known as Bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge endemic in more than ...

Schistosoma sp. is a human parasite that utilizes components from its host blood for nutrition and survival. In order to penetrate the host skin, the aquatic form of Schistosoma, the cercariae, ...