Researchers from the UK and Senegal assessed the reliability of facial cleanliness indicators used to measure a key component of the "SAFE" trachoma… Read more »
Chagas disease is caused by a parasite carried by kissing bugs. Traditionally, these bugs were found mostly in rural areas, but they are finding ways… Read more »
Researchers from Benin and France uncovered a missing piece of the puzzle for human-cattle schistosome hybridization.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has taken the spotlight in the news. Despite the seriousness of the situation, other health issues… Read more »
In the Wolaita zone in southern Ethiopia a research initiative is underway to assess strategies to achieve transmission break for… Read more »
Discussions with villagers in Senegal reveal high levels of schistosomiasis knowledge but inevitable contact with water for daily… Read more »
A new study investigates the impact of community directed ivermectin treatment for Onchocerca volvulus on Loa loa infection rates… Read more »
Schistosomiasis affects over 200 million people, yet it is a highly focal disease, with the likelihood of re-infection… Read more »
Genital schistosomiasis is a dangerous consequence of schistosome infections that drastically decreases quality of life, causes… Read more »
Krisztian Magori summarizes two recent papers by Peter Hotez and his coauthors on the potential link between violent conflict and… Read more »
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