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Lung Involvement in Chronic Schistosomiasis with Bladder Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018
We report a case of chronic Schistosoma haematobium infection with pseudometastatic pulmonary nodules and high-grade squamous cell carcinoma in a 30-year-old man in Mali. Lung biopsies revealed chronic pulmonary involvement of S.
Anastasia Saade, Edith Carton, Audrey Mansuet-Lupo, Romain Jouffroy, Diane Damotte, Hélène Yera, Marie-Pierre Revel, François Goldwasser   +7 more
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Estimation of changes in the force of infection for intestinal and urogenital schistosomiasis in countries with Schistosomiasis Control Initiative-assisted programmes [PDF]

, 2015
The last decade has seen an expansion of national schistosomiasis control programmes in Africa based on large-scale preventative chemotherapy. In many areas this has resulted in considerable reductions in infection and morbidity levels in treated ...
A Garba, AD Barbour, AD Barbour, AJ Fulford, AJ Fulford, Alan Fenwick, Amadou Garba, AP Plaisier, AP Plaisier, ARC Harris, AW Cheever, B Bolker, B Payet, BL Webster, BL Webster, BL Webster, BR Kirkwood, CH King, CH King, D Engels, D Gurarie, DL Smith, E Michael, E Miguel, EK N'Goran, Elisa Bosqué-Oliva, Fiona M. Fleming, G Webbe, GA Macdonald, GE Box, GF Medley, H Laamrani, H Tanaka, Hairston NG, HC Turner, HC Turner, HP Duerr, I Nåsell, I Nåsell, J Utzinger, J Utzinger, James Mwansa, JH Ouma, Joanne P. Webster, JP Webster, JW Rudge, JW Rudge, L Van Etten, LA Tchuem-Tchuenté, LA Tchuem-Tchuenté, Lynsey Blair, M Booth, M Parker, M Tanner, M-G Basáñez, M-G Basáñez, Maria-Gloria Basáñez, ME Woolhouse, Michael D. French, ML Steinauer, Moussa Sacko, MS Chan, MS Chan, MS Chan, N Katz, Narcis B. Kabatereine, NB Kabatereine, NG Hairston, RM Anderson, RM Anderson, RM Anderson, RM Anderson, RM May, Seydou Toure, SJ de Vlas, SM Blower, Team" RDC, Thomas S. Churcher, Ursuline Nyandindi, WHO   +79 more
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How Do Trematodes Induce Cancer? A Possible Evolutionary Adaptation of an Oncogenic Agent Transmitted by Flukes

Evolutionary Applications, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT There is strong epidemiological evidence that development of various cancer types is linked to infection with flukes (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The exact nature of the mechanism by which cancer is induced by these parasites is unknown.
Péter Apari, Gábor Földvári
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Physicochemical Properties of Water Bodies on Schistosomiasis Intermediate Host Snails’ Distribution in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Advances in Public Health, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Schistosomiasis, a disease affecting 800 million people in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), is transmitted through direct contact with infected snail intermediate hosts, in freshwater water bodies. Environmental, climatic and physicochemical properties of the water bodies can interfere with parasite development, reproduction, snail growth and ...
Prince Samkelo Campbell, Wilma ten Ham-Baloyi, Janine Barbara Adams, Melusi Thwala, Maryline Vere, Paula Ezinne Melariri, Annisa Utami Rauf   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genital manifestations of tropical diseases [PDF]

, 2004
Genital symptoms in tropical countries and among returned travellers can arise from a variety of bacterial, protozoal, and helminthic infections which are not usually sexually transmitted.
Richens, J
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Rectal Polyp Caused by Schistosoma Haematobium

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 2014
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Jeroen Heemskerk, Susan M. Toebosch, Arjan P. Willig, Nick Janssen   +3 more
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Cerebral Schistosomiasis in the Napu Valley, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases caused by parasitic worm infections of the genus Schistosoma. Involvement of the brain in schistosomiasis represents a particularly severe manifestation of the infection. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of cerebral schistosomiasis are essential, especially in our healthcare facility
Prawesty Diah Utami, Yunita Surya Pratiwi, Retno Budiarti, Wienta Diarsvitri, Mona Gamal Mohamed   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Schistosomiasis haematobium prevalence among haematuric patients: Parasitological and immuno-assay

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2017
Schistosoma haematobium infection is a clinically important water born parasitic disease. This study was conducted to detect the prevalence of schistosomiasis haematobium among haematuric patients by microscopy and immunoassay.
Marwa A. Ghieth, Amr M. Lotfy
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Study and implementation of urogenital schistosomiasis elimination in Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba islands) using an integrated multidisciplinary approach [PDF]

, 2012
: BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that continues to be a major public health problem in many developing countries being responsible for an estimated burden of at least 1.4 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Africa ...
Albonico, M., Ali, S. M., Ame, S. M., Colley, D. G., Fenwick, A., Gouvras, A., Khamis, I. S., Knopp, S., Mohammed, K. A., Person, B., Rollinson, D., Savioli, L., Utzinger, J.   +12 more
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Female Genital Schistosomiasis as a Cause of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Case Report

Case Reports in Pathology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Schistosomiasis is a widespread parasitic disease that affects various organs, including the female genital tract. Female genital schistosomiasis can lead to significant reproductive morbidity, such as ectopic pregnancies and infertility. Case Presentation: A 27‐year‐old woman with a history of recurrent spontaneous abortions presented with
Dirar Medhanie Gebremedhin, Hale Teka, Kidan Fssaha Tsehaye, George Adonakis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source