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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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The Schistosoma mansoni Cytochrome P450 (CYP3050A1) Is Essential for Worm Survival and Egg Development. [PDF]

, 2015
Schistosomiasis affects millions of people in developing countries and is responsible for more than 200,000 deaths annually. Because of toxicity and limited spectrum of activity of alternatives, there is effectively only one drug, praziquantel, available
Barnard, Andrew H, Fisher, Ethan MS, Karumudi, Bhargava, Podust, Larissa M, Thatcher, Gregory RJ, Williams, David L, Ziniel, Peter D   +6 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
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic Diversity and Ecological Distribution of Bulinus Populations in Southern Benin Using PCR‐RFLP Analysis

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in Benin. Freshwater snails of the genus Bulinus serve as intermediate hosts for schistosomes, trematode parasites responsible for bilharzia. The urinary form, caused by Schistosoma haematobium, is the most prevalent and is primarily transmitted by Bulinus truncatus and Bulinus globosus, whereas the
Elokou Alabi, Aboudou Chabi Do, Jonathan Nougbode, Halfane Lehmane, Haziz Sina, Paulin Sedah, Adolphe Adjanohoun, Michel Sezonlin, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Hannah Wesley   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intestinal parasitic infections in schoolchildren in different settings of Côte d'Ivoire : effect of diagnostic approach and implications for control [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Social-ecological systems govern parasitic infections in humans. Within the frame of assessing the accuracy of a rapid diagnostic test for Schistosoma mansoni in Cote d'Ivoire, three different endemicity settings had to be identified and ...
AS Stensgaard, B Matthys, CH King, D Glinz, Dimitri Hauri, Eliézer K N’Goran, G Raso, J Aagaard-Hansen, J Keiser, J Keiser, J Utzinger, J Utzinger, J Vercruysse, Jean T Coulibaly, JT Coulibaly, Jürg Utzinger, K Ziegelbauer, Kigbafori D Silué, LD Wang, LT Tchuem Tchuenté, M Booth, M Nacher, M Ouattara, Mamadou Ouattara, MJ Enk, N Katz, N Yakubu, NA N'Guessan, P Druilhe, P Hotez, P Steinmann, P Steinmann, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, R Pullan, RN Chunge, S Brooker, S Knopp, SG Traoré, SJ de Vlas, SL Stanley, SO Asaolu, Stefanie Knopp, T Minenoa, Thomas Fürst, TW Mwangi, WHO, WHO, YX Huang   +49 more
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Prevalence and Infection Intensity of Soil‐Transmitted Helminths and Schistosomiasis Among Preschool Children in Mainland Tanzania

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosomiasis (SCH) are significant public health concerns in Tanzania, known to impair cognitive and physical development in young children. To effectively guide control programs, a comprehensive understanding of their current prevalence and intensity is essential.
Kaunara Azizi, Analice Kamala, Devotha Mushumbusi, Francis Modaha, Tuzie Edwin, Ramadhani Mwiru, Mwanaidi Kafuye, Peter Kaswahili, Donath Tarimo, Germana Leyna, Sarita Kumar   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rectal Polyp Caused by Schistosoma Haematobium

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 2014
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Nick, Janssen, Jeroen, Heemskerk, Arjan P, Willig, Susan M, Toebosch   +3 more
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Praziquantel coverage in schools and communities targeted for the elimination of urogenital schistosomiasis in Zanzibar: a cross-sectional survey [PDF]

, 2015
© 2015 Knopp et al. Open Access This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any ...
Ali, SM, Ame, SM, Blair, L, Fenwick, A, Juma, S, Khamis, IS, Knopp, S, Mohammed, KA, Muhsin, J, Person, B, Rabone, M, Rollinson, D   +11 more
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Enduring Challenge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Khartoum State, Sudan

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect impoverished populations in tropical regions. Despite their significant health burden, data on NTD prevalence and distribution are limited in many areas, including Khartoum State, Sudan.
Babiker Mohamed Rahamtalla, Max Carlos Ramirez-Soto   +1 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
doaj   +1 more source