Potential zoonotic schistosomiasis transmission could have a large impact on the control of schistosomiasis. In 2014 there was an outbreak of… Read more »
Schistosomiasis affects over 200 million people, yet it is a highly focal disease, with the likelihood of re-infection necessitating regular treatment… Read more »
Genital schistosomiasis is a dangerous consequence of schistosome infections that drastically decreases quality of life, causes… Read more »
Roestenberg and colleagues at Leiden University Medical Center are undertaking a controversial yet highly interesting study;… Read more »
In the control of parasitic diseases, the correct diagnostic tool at the right time will accurately assess the burden of disease,… Read more »
Uniting to Combat's 5th progress report highlights some of the key achievements made since the London Declarations in 2012 and… Read more »
On the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda, communities are blighted by schistosomiasis despite 10 years of on-going… Read more »
International Women's Day fell on the 8th of March this week and, motivated by the talks, press releases and blogs published on… Read more »
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) hosted a meeting exploring aspects of Water, Sanitation and… Read more »
The Three Gorges hydroelectric dam is a feat of modern engineering: providing power to a vast region, lowering flood risks along… Read more »
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