Schistosomiasis is a ‘neglected tropical disease’ caused by infection with a freshwater parasitic worm. But is it still a tropical disease? A… Read more »
A recent study evaluated characteristics of effective community medicine distributors during mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases
Do schistosomes manipulate snails? A recent study looks at the altered phototropic behaviour of infected snails and how this may… Read more »
A first report of Biomphalaria in Lake Malawi, with confirmed emergence of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mangochi District,… Read more »
Mathematical models can guide and inform public health policies and treatment strategies. Current research by the NTD Modelling… Read more »
Medical doctor and PhD student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Dr. Sekeleghe Kayuni describes his work in Malawi on… Read more »
Potential zoonotic schistosomiasis transmission could have a large impact on the control of schistosomiasis. In 2014 there was an… 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 »
Roestenberg and colleagues at Leiden University Medical Center are undertaking a controversial yet highly interesting study;… Read more »
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