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Association between cervical dysplasia and female genital schistosomiasis diagnosed by genital PCR in Zambian women
BackgroundFemale genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected tropical gynaecological disease that affects millions of women in sub-Saharan Africa...
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Health-seeking behaviour regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a mass drug administration (MDA) program: the case of endemic communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda
IntroductionSchistosomiasis poses a serious public health problem and a social challenge affecting over 240 million people, the majority of whom live...
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Barriers and misconceptions hindering reduction of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
BackgroundCommunity and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has...
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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants in Melit area (North Darfur), Western Sudan
BackgroundThe documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge in Sudan is restricted to specific regions, and there is a far-reaching lack of written...
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards intestinal schistosomiasis among school-aged children and adults in Amhara Regional State, northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study
BackgroundSchistosoma mansoni causes intestinal schistosomiasis (SCH) in all regions of Ethiopia. Despite many years of mass treatment, the...
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Assessment of awareness and knowledge of schistosomiasis among school-aged children (6–13 years) in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
BackgroundSchistosomiasis is a global health problem affecting 250 million people, with 90% in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Botswana, the burden is high in...
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A cluster randomized controlled trial for assessing POC-CCA test based praziquantel treatment for schistosomiasis control in pregnant women and their young children: study protocol of the freeBILy clinical trial in Madagascar
BackgroundMass drug administration (MDA) of praziquantel is one of the main control measures against human schistosomiasis. Although there are claims...
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Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundSchistosomiasis is a common helminthic infection in the tropics and subtropics, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries including...
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Viruses, bacteria and parasites: infection of the male genital tract and fertility
BackgroundInfertility affects one couple out of six worldwide. Male infertilty can result from congenital or acquired factors, of which pathogens...
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A 12-year follow-up of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school-aged children in Assoni Village, Eastern Senegal
BackgroundTo monitor the prevalence of schistosomiasis in school-aged children (SAC), the National Bilharzia Control Program (PNLB) was set up by the...
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Spinal cord schistosomiasis in a 6-year-old child with complete recovery after spine surgery and medical treatment: case report and discussion
Spinal cord schistosomiasis is a rare and severe form of schistosomiasis. The prognosis is largely conditioned by early diagnosis and treatment. The...
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Prevalence and associated factors of schistosomiasis among pregnant women in northern Senegal
BackgroundSchistosomiasis remains a public health concern worldwide. It is responsible for more than 240 million cases in 78 countries, 40 million of...
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Low awareness and common misconceptions about schistosomiasis in endemic lowland areas in Western Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundUnderstanding the health behavior of the target population is crucial for sustainable schistosomiasis control. The aim of this study was to...
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Endoscopic variceal ligation in primary and secondary prevention of variceal bleeding: a retrospective study in Digestive Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar
IntroductionEndoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is a crucial procedure for the primary and secondary prevention of variceal bleeding. The objective of...
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Patient journey and resources map** to implement a praziquantel mass drug administration program for children aged 5 years and below in resource-limited settings
BackgroundThe early childhood development of millions of children in some low- and medium-income countries may be compromised by schistosomiasis...
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Epidemiology of pediatric schistosomiasis in hard-to-reach areas and populations: a sco** review
BackgroundSchistosomiasis affects over 250 million people worldwide. Despite children and the poor being key risk groups, limited research and...
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Molecular evidence on the presence of Schistosoma japonicum infection in snails along the Yangtze River, 2015–2019
BackgroundDue to sustained control activities, the prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infection in humans, livestock and snails has decreased...
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Ultrasound aspects and risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis among primary school children in Mali
BackgroundUrogenital schistosomiasis is endemic in Mali and is a major cause of serious morbidity in large parts of the world. This disease is...
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Digital Transformation in the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Sco** Review
Purpose of ReviewThere is an increasing interest in the role of digital health in the healthcare industry, focusing on enhancing patient care through...
