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Schistosoma “Eggs-Iting” the Host: Granuloma Formation and Egg Excretion

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Schistosomiasis is a major cause of morbidity in humans invoked by chronic infection with parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma. Schistosomes have a complex life-cycle involving infections of an aquatic snail intermediate host and a definitive ...
Christian Schwartz, Padraic G. Fallon, Padraic G. Fallon, Padraic G. Fallon   +3 more
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Atypical Presentation of Urinary Schistosomiasis

Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2019
Schistosomiasis or Bilharziasis is a water-borne parasitic disease which affects different organs depending on species involved. Urinary schistosomiasis is diagnosed mainly by the presence of urinary complaints, urinary excretion of parasite eggs and ...
Sunayana Mukesh Jangla, Susan - Cherian, Bhupesh S Machhi, Anita N Gadgil   +3 more
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Protein tyrosine kinases in Schistosoma mansoni

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2006
The identification and description of signal transduction molecules and mechanisms are essential to elucidate Schistosoma mansoni host-parasite interactions and parasite biology.
Diana Bahia, Luiza Freire Andrade, Fernanda Ludolf, Renato Arruda Mortara, Guilherme Oliveira   +4 more
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Evaluation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) in Urine Samples for the Diagnosis of Imported Schistosomiasis

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023
Migratory flows and international travel are triggering an increase in imported cases of schistosomiasis in non-endemic countries. The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the LAMP technique on patients’ urine samples for the diagnosis of ...
Joaquín Salas-Coronas, María Pilar Luzón-García, Beatriz Crego-Vicente, Manuel Jesús Soriano-Pérez, Begoña Febrer-Sendra, José Vázquez-Villegas, Juan García-Bernalt Diego, Isabel María Cabeza-Barrera, Nerea Castillo-Fernández, Antonio Muro, María Dolores Bargues, Pedro Fernández-Soto   +11 more
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Prevalence and spatial distribution of trematode cercariae in vector snails within different agro-ecological zones in Western Kenya, 2016

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Freshwater vector snails' distribution, infection with cercariae, preferred habitat and possible trematodiases transmission foci is not well known in Western Kenya.
Maurice Omondi Owiny, Mark Odhiambo Obonyo, Peter Maina Gatongi, Eric Maurice Fèvre   +3 more
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The Mannose Receptor in Regulation of Helminth-Mediated Host Immunity

Frontiers in Immunology, 2017
Infection with parasitic helminths affects humanity and animal welfare. Parasitic helminths have the capacity to modulate host immune responses to promote their survival in infected hosts, often for a long time leading to chronic infections.
Irma van Die, Richard D. Cummings
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Urinary Schistosomiasis Detected by Chance in India: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2020
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic trematode that is less commonly seen in India. The clinical manifestations range from acute, sub acute and chronic phases. A granulomatous type of lesion formed by Schistosoma hematobium in the lower urinary tract.
Flora D. Lobo , Anusha S. Bhatt, Pooja Rao, G. G. Laxman Prabhu   +3 more
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Effects of Video‐Based Health Education on Birth Outcomes and Anaemia Status of Mothers in Dirashe District South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Kidus Temesgen Worsa, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Godana Yaya Tessema, Tsegaye Yohanis, Stefaan De Henauw, Piet Cools, Bruno Levecke, Souheila Abbeddou   +9 more
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Nanotechnological approaches in the treatment of schistosomiasis: an overview

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
Schistosomiasis causes over 200,000 deaths annually. The current treatment option, praziquantel, presents limitations, including low bioavailability and resistance.
Lucas Carvalho, Michelle Sarcinelli, Beatriz Patrício   +2 more
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Identification of β‐galactosidases along the secretory pathway of Nicotiana benthamiana that collectively hamper engineering of galactose‐extended glycans on recombinant glycoproteins

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
Summary Glycosylation is an important aspect for many biopharmaceuticals, including vaccines against parasitic helminths. Plants, especially Nicotiana benthamiana, have proven to be excellent production hosts for biopharmaceuticals with tailor‐made glycosylation.
Alex van der Kaaij, Myrna J. M. Bunte, Lisa Nijhof, Sanaz Mokhtari, Hein Overmars, Arjen Schots, Ruud H. P. Wilbers, Pieter Nibbering   +7 more
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