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A novel sustained-release agent based on disulfide-induced recombinant collagen hydrogels for the prevention and treatment of Schistosoma infections

Microbiology Spectrum
Schistosomiasis is commonly managed using the praziquantel, but it is only effective against adult worms and duration of action is short. Liver fibrosis will worsen if eggs are still present after stopping treatment.
Jie Wang, Lijun Song, Yuntian Xing, Yang Dai, Jinyuan Hu, Guoli Qu, Yongliang Xu, Xuren Yin, Derong Hang, Jianfeng Zhang, Chunrong Xiong, Liang Shi, Fei Xu   +12 more
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Praziquantel and factor H recruitment differentially affect the susceptibility of Schistosoma mansoni to complement-mediated damage

Frontiers in Immunology
BackgroundSchistosomes are highly efficient evaders of human immunity, as evident by their ability to survive in human blood for years. How they protect themselves against the constant attack by a key element of innate immunity, the complement system ...
Anna E. van Beek, Anna E. van Beek, Hannah Jeanguenat, Hannah Jeanguenat, Cécile Häberli, Cécile Häberli, Richard B. Pouw, Richard B. Pouw, Christina Lamers, Gábor Pál, Péter Gál, Christoph Q. Schmidt, Daniel Ricklin, Jennifer Keiser, Jennifer Keiser   +14 more
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax Secondary to Pulmonary Paragonimiasis: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Delay in Eastern Nepal

Respirology Case Reports
Paragonimiasis, or oriental lung fluke, a zoonotic disease acquired by consuming raw or undercooked crustaceans such as crabs or snails, can mimic tuberculosis in endemic regions.
Arun Kumar Mahato, Sonu Shah, Sandip Kumar Sah, K. C. Rupak, Bigyan Adhikari, Ashit Pokhrel   +5 more
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Evaluation of the antiparasitic efficacy of praziquantel against Prohemistomum vivax (Cyathocotylidae) metacercariae in naturally infected African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). [PDF]

Sci Rep
Abdelsalam M, Abdelkhalek S, Korany RMS, Ibrahim MA, Abdel-Moneam DA, Warda M, Shadidizaji A, Attia MM.   +7 more
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Protective efficacy of dapagliflozin against schistosomiasis mansoni-induced liver pathology: an in vivo study. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Hegazy MK, Masoud R, Othman BH, Alhusseiny SM.   +3 more
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Anthelmintic medication with focus on first-trimester exposure: an evaluation of pregnancy outcomes based on the Embryotox cohort. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Heineke L, Beck E, Kreutz R, Dathe K.
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Nitazoxanide Exhibits Schistosomicidal Activity Against Schistosomula and Adult Schistosoma mansoni and Influences Praziquantel-Associated Outcomes. [PDF]

Acta Parasitol
Da Costa CJ, Gama JEM, Silva AJM, Saraiva KLA, Peixoto CA, de Araújo RE, Filho CALM, Albuquerque GHA, Moura DMN, De Oliveira SA.   +9 more
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Access to praziquantel in Italy: persistent gaps and ongoing responses amid a Europe-wide shortage. [PDF]

Infect Dis Poverty
Marrone R, Camponi C, Cammarata S, Di Giorgio D, Nisticò RG, Napoli C.   +5 more
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Government health care worker training needs for intestinal schistosomiasis morbidity management. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Isaiah PM, Nabatte B, Wilburn L, Oryema JB, Ukumu N, Okumu M, Nabhonge J, Kyarisiima H, Beinamaryo P, Anguajibi V, Opio CK, Kabatereine NB, Chami GF.   +12 more
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New combination therapy of praziquantel and <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> for enhancing the treatment of clonorchiasis in mice. [PDF]

Food Waterborne Parasitol
Ma Y, Wang X, Zhang X, Yu Y, Liu Z, Bao P, Liu M, Wang Y, Yuan X, Wang H, Gong P, Zhang N, Li X, Li J.   +13 more
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