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Refining Diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium Infections: Antigen and Antibody Detection in Urine

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Background: Traditional microscopic examination of urine or stool for schistosome eggs lacks sensitivity compared to measurement of schistosome worm-derived circulating antigens in serum or urine.
C. de Dood, P. Hoekstra, Julius Mngara, S. Kalluvya, G. V. van Dam, J. Downs, P. Corstjens   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Compounds Containing 2,3‐Bis(phenylamino) Quinoxaline Exhibit Activity Against Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Their Biofilms

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 13, Issue 6, December 2024.
This study investigated the antimicrobial activity of 2,3‐N,N‐diphenyl quinoxaline derivatives against representative bacteria and mycobacteria species. The findings indicated selective activity against Gram‐positive clinical isolates, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, and Enterococcus faecalis, particularly antibiotic‐resistant ...
Gilda Padalino, Katrina Duggan, Luis A. J. Mur, Jean‐Yves Maillard, Andrea Brancale, Karl F. Hoffmann   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

In-depth proteomic characterization of Schistosoma haematobium: Towards the development of new tools for elimination

bioRxiv, 2018
Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected disease affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. Of the three main species affecting humans, Schistosoma haematobium is the most common, and is the leading cause of urogenital schistosomiasis. S.
J. Sotillo, M. Pearson, Luke Becker, G. G. Mekonnen, A. Amoah, G. V. van Dam, P. Corstjens, T. Mduluza, F. Mutapi, A. Loukas   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Schistosomiasis Chemotherapy, Chemoprevention, and Vaccines: History, Progress, and Priorities

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 12, Issue 11, November 2024.
Schistosomiasis is a major human disease of public health importance. The goal is to provide an overview of the history and advancements in schistosomiasis chemotherapy, chemoprevention, and vaccine research. Praziquantel is effective against all species of schistosomiasis, but schistosomiasis prevalence has largely remained unaffected, due to ...
Alaa Oqalaa E. Alibrahim, Walaa A. Elkholy, Mona M. El‐Derbawy, Noha F. Zahran, Athanasios Alexiou, Marios Papadakis, Gaber El‐Saber Batiha   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Schistosoma haematobium infection in endemic areas varies depending on the nature and complexity of the transmission networks present. Studies of micro-geographical transmission of S.
Teckla Angelo, J. Buza, S. Kinung’hi, H. Kariuki, J. Mwanga, D. Munisi, Shona Wilson   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A health decision analytical model to evaluate the cost‐effectiveness of female genital schistosomiasis screening strategies: The female genital schistosomiasis SCREEN framework

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 10, Page 859-868, October 2024.
Abstract Female genital schistosomiasis is a chronic gynaecological disease caused by the waterborne parasite Schistosoma (S.) haematobium. It affects an estimated 30–56 million girls and women globally, mostly in sub‐Saharan Africa where it is endemic, and negatively impacts their sexual and reproductive life.
Olimpia Lamberti, Fern Terris‐Prestholt, Amaya L. Bustinduy, Fiammetta Bozzani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recombinant expression systems: the obstacle to helminth vaccines? [PDF]

, 2007
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Claerebout, Edwin, De Maere, Veerle, Geldhof, Peter, Vercruysse, Jozef   +3 more
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Interrupting seasonal transmission of Schistosoma haematobium and control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in northern and central Côte d’Ivoire: a SCORE study protocol

BMC Public Health, 2018
BackgroundTo achieve a world free of schistosomiasis, the objective is to scale up control and elimination efforts in all endemic countries. Where interruption of transmission is considered feasible, countries are encouraged to implement a comprehensive ...
Yves-Nathan T. Tian-Bi, M. Ouattara, S. Knopp, J. Coulibaly, Eveline Hürlimann, B. Webster, F. Allan, D. Rollinson, Aboulaye Meïté, Nana R. Diakité, Cyrille K. Konan, E. N'Goran, J. Utzinger   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Aménagements hydro-agricoles et santé (vallée du fleuve Sénégal) [PDF]

, 1998
La cartographie des aires de répartition de #Schistosoma haematobium$ et de #Schistosoma mansoni$ dans le delta du fleuve Sénégal a montré que seuls les villages dépendant des zones d'aménagements hydro-agricoles sont touchés par l'endémie bilharzienne ...
Ba, Khalilou, Ernould, Jean-Christophe
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