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Influence of the Three Gorges Dam on schistosomiasis control in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River

Global Health Journal, 2019
This paper summarizes the factors affecting schistosomiasis transmission in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River before and after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam and analyzes schistosomiasis prevalence trends to provide a basis for ...
Shiqing Zhang, Tianping Wang, Yibiao Zhou, Zhiguo Cao, Guangming Zhang, Na Wang, Qinwu Jiang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Video‐Based Health Education on Birth Outcomes and Anaemia Status of Mothers in Dirashe District South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Kidus Temesgen Worsa, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Godana Yaya Tessema, Tsegaye Yohanis, Stefaan De Henauw, Piet Cools, Bruno Levecke, Souheila Abbeddou   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tools to support policy decisions related to treatment strategies and surveillance of Schistosomiasis japonica towards elimination. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND: Appropriate diagnostics to monitor disease trends and assess the effectiveness and impact of interventions are essential for guiding treatment strategies at different thresholds of schistosomiasis transmission and for certifying elimination ...
Lin, Dan-Dan, Tang, Li, Lin Dan-Dan, Li, Hao, Chen, Hong-Gen, Wang Qi-Zhi, Guo Jia-Gang, Wu Xiao-Hua, Guo, Jian, Jing Xu, Guo, Jia-Gang, Guo Jian, Xiao-Hua Wu, Xiao-Nong Zhou, Jia-Gang Guo, Chen Hong-Gen, Zhou, Xiao-Nong, Chen Shao-Hong, Peeling Rosanna W., Feng, Ting, Wang Tian-Ping, Chen Jia-Xu, Xu, Jing, Chen, Jia-Xu, Huang Xi-Bao, Wang, Tian-Ping, Tang Li, Wu Zhong-Dao, Tian-Ping Wang, Dan-Dan Lin, Peeling, Rosanna W, Wu, Zhong-Dao, Jia-Xu Chen, Xu Jing, Ting Feng, Li Tang, Chen, Shao-Hong, Hao Li, Jian Guo, Wu, Xiao-Hua, Zhou Xiao-Nong, Hong-Gen Chen, Wang, Qi-Zhi, Qi-Zhi Wang, Li Hao, Xi-Bao Huang, Huang, Xi-Bao, Rosanna W Peeling, Shao-Hong Chen, Zhong-Dao Wu, Feng Ting   +50 more
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Addressing Behavioural Determinants of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Through Community Dialogue in Kalu District, Ethiopia: A Mixed‐Methods Study

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, with 20–30,000 new cases annually. Limited awareness and misconceptions contribute to delayed care seeking, stigma, prolonged healing, and reduced uptake of preventive measures in CL‐endemic communities.
Takele Gezahegn Demie, Tara Mtuy, Jennifer Palmer, Eshetu Girma, Yohannes Hailemichael, Teklu Cherkose, Telahun Kasa Tefera, Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed, Catherine Pitt, Michael Marks, Stephen L. Walker, Endalamaw Gadisa, Mirgissa Kaba, SHARP collaboration   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of simulating different intermediate host snail species on the link between water temperature and schistosomiasis risk. [PDF]

, 2014
INTRODUCTION: A number of studies have attempted to predict the effects of climate change on schistosomiasis risk. The importance of considering different species of intermediate host snails separately has never previously been explored.
Booth, Mark, Nicky McCreesh (478547), Booth, M., Mark Booth, Booth M, McCreesh Nicky, Booth Mark, McCreesh, N., McCreesh, Nicky, Nicky McCreesh, McCreesh N, Mark Booth (56365)   +11 more
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Field evaluation of a rapid, visually-read colloidal dye immunofiltration assay for Schistosoma japonicum for screening in areas of low transmission

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2005
OBJECTIVE: To determine the validity of a recently developed rapid test - a colloidal dye immunofiltration assay (CDIFA) - used by health workers in field settings to identify villagers infected with Schistosoma japonicum.
Xiang Xiao, Tianping Wang, Hongzhuan Ye, Guangxiang Qiang, Haiming Wei, Zhigang Tian   +5 more
doaj  

The Africa We Want: A Perspective on the African Code Against Cancer To Be Developed for Sub‐Saharan Africa

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 12, Page 2861-2869, 15 December 2026.
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a unique cancer burden, characterized by a disproportionately high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, a large share of infection‐related cancers, and distinct environmental exposures. Implementation of national policies on primary prevention is limited, and public literacy regarding cancer risk and curability remains ...
Anthony Kityo, Phyllis Ohene‐Agyei, Felix M. Onyije, Hannah Simba, Annet Nakaganda, Denis Chopera, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Benido Impouma, Mary Nyangasi, Blandina Mmbaga, Valerie McCormack, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Miriam Mutebi, Joachim Schüz, Carolina Espina   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medullary schistosomiasis

Surgical Neurology International, 2014
Schistosomal infestation of the central nervous system is a rare cause of cord compression, although a predominant one in endemic areas.A 38-year-old male, native of Ivory Coast, with a history of 1 month of progressive paraparesis, neurogenic bladder, diminished deep tendon reflexes of the lower limbs, and sensory level. The magnetic resonance imaging
Pappamikail, L, Fernandes, P, Gonçalves, C   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Depression in the schistosomiasis japonica population based on the PHQ-9 scale: a cross-sectional survey from Jiangxi Province, China

Scientific Reports
Depression is the second leading-cause of disability in China. Although studies have shown that more than 80% of patients with advanced schistosomiasis (AS) suffer from anxiety and depression, these study groups are all hospitalized patients with AS and ...
Aizhen Hu, Dele Liu, Huiqun Xie, Xia Wu, Kexing Liu, Xuyun Zhang, Linlin Li, Xing Zhou, Fei Hu   +8 more
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Inhibitory effects of 19 antiprotozoal drugs and antibiotics on Babesia microti infection in BALB/c mice

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2015
Introduction: Different results have been achieved in the evaluation of antiparasitic drug activity in Mongolian jirds, hamsters, and BALB/c mice infected with Babesia microti.
Jun-ming Yao, Hao-bing Zhang, Cong-shan Liu, Yi Tao, Meng Yin   +4 more
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