The objective of this study was to describe the presentation and diagnosis of schistosomiasis at an OPD for Tropical Diseases, where travelers, expatriates, and immigrants are seen, and the ...

260260). S Knopp acknowledges additional financial support from the Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation (sub-award no. RR374-053/4893196). The research of K.

One particularly nasty strain, S. haematobium, infects over 110 million people around the world. One inside the body, the ...

Schistosomiasis is one such disease—a persistent ... which can be used for more precise diagnosis. Aniruddh Sarkar, co-author on the paper and a biomedical engineer at Emory and the Georgia ...

New research suggests that an “often-overlooked” parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, may also raise the risk of cervical cancer.

Schistosoma haematobium, responsible for urogenital schistosomiasis, affects more than 110 million people worldwide.

Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic worms released into freshwater by snails or water buffaloes. Blood in urine and enlargement of liver and spleen are some of its symptoms.

Schistosomiasis can cause a rash or itchy skin days after the initial infection. Lung and breathing symptoms can occur if the worms enter through the lungs or skin during migration to the gut.

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 ...

Satoshi Kaneko and his team are working to improve diagnosis, treatment and monitoring for diseases afflicting the region, such as schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis. Eumycetoma is another target ...

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 ...