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Journal of Parasitology Research, 2018 Plasmodium coinfection with hookworm and/or Schistosoma mansoni has detrimental effects on human’s hemoglobin level. This study aimed to determine the effects of plasmodium, hookworm, and S. mansoni infections on hemoglobin level among febrile school age
Tadesse Hailu +3 more
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Determinants of Schistosoma mansoni in Sanja health center, north West Ethiopia
BMC Public Health, 2018 Background In developing countries, Schistosoma mansoni is one of the chronic but neglected tropical diseases. In sub-Saharan Africa, the disease affects over 250 million people with nearly 800 million are at risk. In Ethiopia, Schistosoma mansoni is one
Asrat Atsedeweyn Andargie +1 more
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Bladder morbidity and hepatic fibrosis in mixed Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni Infections: a population-wide study in Northern Senegal. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012 BACKGROUND: The global distribution map of schistosomiasis shows a large overlap of Schistosoma haematobium- and S. mansoni-endemic areas in Africa. Yet, little is known about the consequences of mixed Schistosoma infections for the human host.
Lynn Meurs +5 more
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Characterization, cloning and immunogenicity of antigens released by transforming cercariae of Schistosoma mansoni [PDF]
, 2000 A schistosome infection is initiated when the parasite penetrates the skin of a susceptible host. Relatively large quantities of protein are released by transforming cercariae compared to later larval stages.
Coulson, P.S. +4 more
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Imported Schistosomiasis: A New Public Health Challenge for China
Frontiers in Medicine, 2020 Significantly increased imported schistosomiasis cases have been reported in China as the economy grows. The aim of this study is to review and summarize the current status, clinical features, and transmission risk of imported infections of Schistosoma ...
Lei Wang +21 more
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Testicular schistosomiasis mimicking tumour
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2004 Schistosomiasis or bilharziasis is a disease caused by Schistosoma. When infecting men the most common parasites are Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum and Schistosoma haematobium.
Nicola Mortati Neto +2 more
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Journal of Parasitology Research, 2021 Background. Soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni are the major helminthic parasites that cause major public health problems among schoolchildren in developing countries.
Yeshimebet Fetene +3 more
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Circulating antigen tests and urine reagent strips for diagnosis of active schistosomiasis in endemic areas [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Point-of-care (POC) tests for diagnosing schistosomiasis include tests based on circulating antigen detection and urine reagent strip tests.
Bossuyt, P.M.M. +8 more
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Schistosoma mansoni and membranous nephropathy [PDF]
Kidney International, 2016 Figure 2 | Ultrastructural findings showing glomerular capillaries with subepithelial and intramembranous electron-dense deposits besides intervening projections (spikes) regularly distributed on the glomerular basement membrane. Original magnification 8000. A 53-year-old Brazilian man presented with lower limb edema that progressed to anasarca. He had
Cristiane B. Dias +8 more
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Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines, 2021 Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by mainly Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma hematobium. The disease is very common in Africa including Ethiopia.
Habtye Bisetegn +2 more
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