Schistosomiasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年2月1日 · Schistosomiasis is diagnosed through the detection of parasite eggs in stool or urine specimens. Antibodies and/or antigens detected in blood or urine samples are also indications of infection. For urogenital schistosomiasis, a filtration technique using nylon, paper or polycarbonate filters is the standard diagnostic technique.
Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年11月29日 · Schistosomiasis is a disease of poverty that leads to chronic ill-health. Infection is acquired when people come into contact with fresh water infested with the larval forms (cercariae) of parasitic blood flukes, known as schistosomes.
Schistosomiasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
2022年12月2日 · Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms). Humans are infected when larval forms of the parasite penetrate the skin during contact with infested water. Schistosomiasis mostly affects poor and rural communities, particularly agricultural and fishing populations. Inadequate hygiene and contact …
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) - World Health Organization (WHO)
2020年4月20日 · All forms of schistosomiasis can be treated effectively by the WHO-recommended medicine praziquantel. It is effective, safe, and low-cost. Even though re-infection may occur after treatment, the risk of developing severe disease is diminished and even reversed when treatment is initiated and repeated in childhood.
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases: progress …
2024年11月29日 · Human schistosomiasis is caused mainly by 3 schistosome species: Schistosoma haematobium, S. mansoni and S. japonicum. S. guineensis, S. intercalatum and S. mekongi have a highly localized distribution in Central Africa and along the Mekong River in South-East Asia, respectively. Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are infections caused by 4 …
Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Data reported in 2023 from 33 countries for treatment of school-aged children and from 20 countries for treatment of adults show that about 90 million people received preventive chemotherapy for schistosomiasis globally, which is equivalent to 56% global coverage for school-aged children and 12% for adults at risk. PCT databank Progress towards ...
New guidance to accelerate elimination of schistosomiasis and ...
2024年10月31日 · “The guide offers countries practical solutions to address the changing nature of schistosomiasis and STH control,” said Dr Amadou Garba-Djirmay, Scientist, WHO Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme. “Its flexibility allows programmes to adapt interventions in response to local needs, keeping us firmly on the path to elimination.”
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases - World Health …
2024年11月22日 · Schistosomiasis situational analyses, core implementation data and trend data are provided through direct access to the interactive reports. Latest update – 22 November 2024. View interactive report on status of distribution and implementation. Download data: xlsx, 64kb. Source: Annual reports submitted by countries to WHO.
WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis
2022年2月14日 · This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations in the following areas: prevalence thresholds, target age groups and frequency of PC, establishment of WASH and snail control activities to support control and elimination of schistosomiasis, diagnostic tests for the assessment of schistosomiasis infection in animal reservoirs, in snail hosts, and in …
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases: progress …
2022年12月2日 · Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) caused by infections with worms. Schistosomiasis is caused by 6 species of trematode: Schistosoma guineensis, S. haematobium, S. intercalatum, S. japonicum, S. mansoni and S. mekongi. The predominant causative organisms are S. haematobium and S. mansoni. …