Chemotherapy-Based Control of Schistosomiasis Haematobia IV. Impact of Repeated Annual Chemotherapy on Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosoma Haematobium infection in an Endemic Area of Kenya [PDF]
To determine the effect of repeated, annual, age-targeted therapy on prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection in an endemic area, we treated all available, infected, school-age children (n = 2, 493) in the Msambweni area of Coast Province, Kenya with a randomized protocol of oral metrifonate (10 mg/kg for three doses each year) or ...
Charles H KING, John H Ouma, Davy Koech
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Mapping of Schistosomiasis Haematobia in Zanzibar
Parasitology Research Monographs, 2021Schistosomiasis remains a serious health problem in Africa. Although a strong, coordinated agenda for research on this disease has been in place for the last 50 years in Zanzibar, data storage, retrieval of survey data, and management remain problem areas.
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The prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection was determined among schoolchildren living in five governorates in Upper Egypt. Between November 2016 and March 2017, urine samples were collected from 30,083 schoolchildren (6-16 years of age) from the governorates of Assiut (n = 7496; 6 districts), Bani Sweif (n = 4493; 7 districts ...
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Schistosomiasis mansoni, haematobia, and japonica in hamsters: Liver granuloma measurements
Experimental Parasitology, 1974Abstract Differences in the granulomatous response of hamsters infected with Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium , or Schistosoma japonicum were studied by measuring granulomas formed around eggs in the livers at 1, 3, 5, 11, and 19 week intervals after patency of the infections.
Douglas B Tang, D G Erickson
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Two decades ago, a group of Chinese scientists discovered the antischistosomal properties of artemether, a derivative of the antimalarial drug artemisinin. However, it was only recently that the importance of this finding was recognized internationally, following a collaborative effort between Chinese, European and African scientists, who investigated ...
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To gain better understanding of the natural history of Schistosoma haematobium associated disease, age- and intensity-related urinary tract morbidity were assessed in a cross-sectional study of Kilole (population 719) in Coast Province, Kenya. Overall prevalence of infection was 65% (39% light, 16% moderate, 9% heavy).
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Experimental Schistosomiasis Haematobia in Bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus), Patas (Erythrocebus patas), and Grivet (Ceropithecus aethiops) [PDF]
The bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus), patas (Erythrocebus patas), and grivet (Cercopithecus aethiops) have been evaluated as hosts in experimental schistosomiasis haematobia. Individual hosts demonstrated considerable variation in host-parasite relationships. E.
R E, Kuntz, T C, Huang, J A, Moore
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EXPERIENCES IN THE CONTROL OFSCHISTOSOMIASIS HAEMATOBIAIN THE LAKE SIBAYA AREA OF NORTHERN KWAZULU-NATAL [PDF]
SUMMARY In the area surrounding Lake Sibaya in northern KwaZulu-Natal, prevalences of Schistosoma haematobium in most communities were above 80% while S. mansoni infections were rare. An intervention programme was conducted in the area using chemotherapy (BiltricidR) and focal snail control (BayluscidR).
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Determinant of host-specificity in Schistosomiasis haematobia [PDF]
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[Diagnosis and treatment of two imported cases with schistosomiasis haematobia in Fujian Province].
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control, 2022To analyze the diagnosis and treatment of two imported cases with schistosomiasis haematobia, so as to provide insights into improving the diagnosis and treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis and mistreatment of imported schistosomiasis haematobia.The medical records and epidemiological data pertaining to the two cases were collected.
X L, Xie, H G, Xie, Y H, Chen, L L, Gao
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