Toxic, cytotoxic and genotoxic effect of plumbagin in the developmental stages of Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818 - intermediate host) and cercaricidal activity against the infectious agent of schistosomiasis mansoni.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7136
Abstract: BACKGROUND Snails of the genus Biomphalaria spp are intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni, the main etiological agent of schistosomiasis mansoni, which affects about 236,6 million people in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The… read more here.
Keywords: host; agent schistosomiasis; schistosomiasis mansoni; plumbagin ... See more keywords
Schistosomiasis mansoni and hydrographical conditions in São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trac124
Abstract: BACKGROUND In Brazil, schistosomiasis mansoni cases still occur, even in non-endemic areas. This study aimed to evaluate schistosomiasis mansoni cases and to delimit water collections investigated for infested planorbidae in São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.… read more here.
Keywords: carlos paulo; water; paulo brazil; schistosomiasis ... See more keywords
Impact of acute schistosomiasis mansoni and long-term ethanol intake on mouse liver pathology.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4109955
Abstract: While the effect of ethanol and schistosomiasis mansoni on liver injury has been well-documented, the influence of comorbidity on liver pathology remains unclear. To address this gap, schistosomiasis-infected mice were given one daily dose of… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis mansoni; pathology; schistosomiasis; liver pathology ... See more keywords
Noninvasive diagnosis of periportal fibrosis in schistosomiasis mansoni: A comprehensive review
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DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i4.696
Abstract: Schistosomiasis mansoni is a neglected disease and key public health problem, mainly due to its high prevalence, the scarcity of public policies, and the severity of some clinical forms. Periportal fibrosis (PPF) is the commonest… read more here.
Keywords: review; diagnosis; periportal fibrosis; schistosomiasis ... See more keywords