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Pseudothrombocytopenia in schistosomiasis mansoni [PDF]

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2011
We wish to communicate the case of a young patient with schistosomiasis mansoni and pseudothrombocytopenia. Failure to recognize pseudothrombocytopenia (PTCP) leads to unnecessary diagnostic tests, unnecessary therapies such as steroid administration and splenectomy, delay in treatment and unwarranted exposure to transfusion-related complications ...
Lambertucci, José Roberto, Duani, Helena, Prata, Pedro Henrique, Voieta, Izabela   +3 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges in developing countries. They are major concerns in rehabilitation centers for individuals with mental disabilities. However, little attention has been given to preventing these infections among the mentally disabled groups.
Andargachew Almaw, Bekele Sharew, Shewaneh Damtie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Aynework Abebaw, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Dessie Tegegne, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Getu Abeje, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Sinedu Moges, Kirubel Shiferaw, Mengistu Tesfa Alula, Mihreteab Alebachew, Birhanu Malede, Ayenew Berhan   +17 more
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Sustaining control of schistosomiasis mansoni in moderate endemicity areas in western Côte d'Ivoire : a SCORE study protocol [PDF]

, 2014
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that occurs in the tropics and subtropics. The mainstay of control is preventive chemotherapy with praziquantel. In Africa, an estimated 230 million people require preventive chemotherapy.
Assaré, Rufin K., Utzinger, Jürg, Coulibaly, Jean T., Ouattara, Mamadou, N'Goran, Eliézer K., N'Guessan, Nicaise A., Meïté, Aboulaye, Knopp, Stefanie, Yapi, Ahoua, Yao, Patrick K., Tian-Bi, Yves-Nathan T., Fenwick, Alan   +11 more
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The roles of water sanitation and hygiene in reducing schistosomiasis : a review [PDF]

, 2015
Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by infection with blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma. Transmission of, and exposure to, the parasite result from faecal or urinary contamination of freshwater containing intermediate host snails, and dermal contact ...
Utzinger, J, Harrison, WE, Harrison, W. E., Utzinger, J., Grimes, JET, Croll, D., Freeman, M. C., Templeton, M. R., Croll, D, Templeton, MR, Michael R Templeton, Matthew C Freeman, Jack ET Grimes, Grimes, J. E. T., Freeman, MC, Jürg Utzinger, David Croll, Wendy E Harrison   +17 more
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The effect of increasing water temperatures on Schistosoma mansoni transmission and Biomphalaria pfeifferi population dynamics: an agent-based modelling study. [PDF]

, 2014
INTRODUCTION: There is increasing interest in the control and elimination of schistosomiasis. Little is known, however, about the likely effects of increasing water-body temperatures on transmission. METHODS: We have developed an agent-based model of the
Booth, Mark, Nicky McCreesh (478547), Booth, M., Mark Booth, McCreesh Nicky, Booth Mark, McCreesh, N., McCreesh, Nicky, Nicky McCreesh, Mark Booth (56365)   +9 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factor of Schistosoma Haematobium Among Primary School Children in Dubti City District, Afar, Northeast Ethiopia, 2022. “A Cross‐Sectional Study”

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Human schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease causing organ damage and developmental delays in children. Updated data on its distribution is vital for targeted interventions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school‐age children in Dubti city ...
Setitual Mesfin, Osman Ahmed, Ayenew Berhan, Andargachew Almaw, Dessie Tegegne, Getaneh Alemu, Yehunie Yirdaw, Getu Abeje   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunoparasitological Study in Bilharzial Patients With or without Hepatitis C Virus in El-Beheira Governorate

Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2007
Hepatitis C virus infection and schistosomiasis are common in Egypt. Coinfection is not uncommon. Little and quite controversial data are known about biochemical profile in these patients.
Safaa M. Eassa, Moustafa El-Fadly, Sanaa A. El-Masry, Zeinab Shaibat El-Hamd   +3 more
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Reduction of testosterone levels in Schistosoma haematobium- or Schistosoma mansoni-infected men: a cross-sectional study in two schistosomiasis-endemic areas of the Adamawa region of Cameroon

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background The incidence of schistosomiasis‐induced male reproductive dysfunction and infertility is probably underestimated compared to female genital schistosomiasis. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Schistosoma haematobium or S.
Hermine Boukeng Jatsa, Ulrich Membe Femoe, Calvine Noumedem Dongmo, Romuald Issiaka Ngassam Kamwa, Betrand Nono Fesuh, Louis-Albert Tchuem Tchuente, Pierre Kamtchouing   +6 more
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Treatment of Schistosomiasis mansoni with Neostibosan.

Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1946
Twelve patients with ova of 5. mansoni in their stools were treated with the pentavalent antimonial drug, neostibosan (Winthrop). The patients were all males with ages ranging from 15 to 32 years. The drug was administered intravenously during a 2-week period of hospitalization.
F, HERNANDEZ-MORALES, J, OLIVER-GONZALEZ, C K, PRATT   +2 more
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Conkazal‐M1 from the MKAVA family of conotoxins: A dual‐function protease inhibitor and neuroactive peptide

Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Marine cone snails produce a diverse array of bioactive peptides, known as conotoxins, in their venom. Given their high target potency and specificity, conotoxins are attractive compounds for the development of precision research tools and pharmacological agents.
Celeste M. Hackney, Thomas Lund Koch, Nicklas Lund Ryding, Aymeric Rogalski, Kevin Chase, Matías Leonel Giglio, Samuel S. Espino, Zildjian G. Acyatan, Maren Watkins, Baldomero M. Olivera, Helena Safavi‐Hemami, Kaare Teilum, Lars Ellgaard   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source