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Evaluation of Midwife‐Led Colposcopy for Female Genital Schistosomiasis Screening at Primary Level of Care in Rural Madagascar: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 31, Issue 1, Page 49-57, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Female genital schistosomiasis is a condition with a complex diagnosis and severe consequences such as infertility. In the absence of a reliable biomarker, in endemic settings the World Health Organization recommends colposcopy as a diagnostic tool for the detection of female genital schistosomiasis lesions.
Pia Rausche, Jean‐Marc Kutz, Zoly Rakotomalala, Bodo Sahondra Randrianasolo, Paule Donven, Rivo Solotiana Rakotomalala, Alexina Olivasoa Tsiky Zafinimampera, Olivette Totofotsy, Sonya Ratefiarisoa, Ravo Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Matthieu Razafindralava, Zaraniaina Tahiry Rasolojaona, Jana Hey, Aaron Remkes, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Eva Lorenz, Rapahel Rakotozandrindrainy, Jürgen May, Monika Hampl, Irina Kislaya, Valentina Marchese, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Daniela Fusco   +22 more
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Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis prevalence and associated factors among school children in the Hawela Tula sub-city, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Epidemiology
BackgroundIntestinal helminthiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, and school-aged children are particularly vulnerable.
Addisalem Wube, Tsegaye Alemu, Tsegaye Alemu, Tarekegn Solomon   +3 more
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A Small‐Scale Survey of Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) Among Health Science Students in Lalitpur, Nepal

Advances in Public Health, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background and Aims Enterobius vermicularis is a nematode worm that causes enterobiasis. It mainly affects children in developing countries, such as Nepal. Therefore, understanding and monitoring the incidence of this worm infection are essential, as it directly affects children’s health outcomes.
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Diksha Ghimire, Hannah Wesley   +2 more
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From cercariae to chronic inflammation: understanding schistosome infection and host immune responses

Frontiers in Immunology
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, typically found in tropical and subtropical freshwater environments.
Alessandra Torsello, Alessandra Torsello, Caterina Cattani, Christian Napoli, Andrea Cavani, Fernanda Scopelliti   +5 more
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Salmonella typhimurium Infection Reduces Schistosoma japonicum Worm Burden in Mice

Scientific Reports, 2017
Coinfection of microorganisms is a common phenomenon in humans and animals. In order to further our understanding of the progress of coinfection and the possible interaction between different pathogens, we have built a coinfection mouse model with ...
Xiaoyang Zhu, Lu Chen, Junfang Wu, Huiru Tang, Yulan Wang   +4 more
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Soil‐Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Amongst Preschool Children in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose major public health challenges, especially in regions with poor healthcare access, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water supply. When these two conditions recur, they can cause stunted growth in children between 24 and 59 months of age, a vital phase for physical ...
Kofi Agyapong Addo, Kwadwo Boampong, Samuel Ayetibo Ofori, Papa Kofi Amissah-Reynolds, Victor Agyei, John Asiedu Larbi, Baisakhi Banerjee   +6 more
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Cognitive deficits and educational loss in children with schistosome infection-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
BackgroundBy means of meta-analysis of information from all relevant epidemiologic studies, we examined the hypothesis that Schistosoma infection in school-aged children (SAC) is associated with educational loss and cognitive deficits.Methodology ...
Amara E Ezeamama, Amaya L Bustinduy, Allan K Nkwata, Leonardo Martinez, Noel Pabalan, Michael J Boivin, Charles H King   +6 more
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Exploring the Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Potential of Khaya grandifoliola and Faidherbia albida Extract Combinations: In Vitro Studies on Heligmosomoides polygyrus and Caenorhabditis elegans

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Soil‐transmitted helminth infection is endemic in Chad and constitutes a public health problem, particularly among school‐age children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the synergistic anthelmintic activity of the combined extracts of Khaya grandifoliola and Faidherbia albida used in Chad by traditional practitioners for the treatment ...
Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Baigomen Christalin, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin, Vincent Khan Payne, Haibo Hu, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +7 more
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Schistosomiasis mansoni of the bladder simulating bladder cancer: a case report Esquistossomose mansônica simulando câncer de bexiga: relato de caso

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2009
The relationship between bladder tumors and Schistosoma haematobium is well known, but only sporadic cases of bladder infection due to Schistosoma mansoni have been reported.
Mário Luis Casella, Victor Silvestre Soares Fanni, Douglas Otto Verndl, Monique Camila Basso, Luiz Figueiredo Mello, Sidney Glina   +5 more
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Schistosoma Hematobium-Related Bladder Verrucous Carcinoma [PDF]

, 2020
National Cancer Institute
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