Urinary schistosomiasis: a case of late presentation
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246966
Abstract: A man in his early 20s, originally from north-central Africa, presented with a high incidental serum creatinine level. A non-contrast CT scan was taken which was suggestive of urinary schistosomiasis. The diagnosis was confirmed on… read more here.
Keywords: late presentation; schistosomiasis case; case late; urinary schistosomiasis ... See more keywords
The epidemiology and chemotherapeutic approaches to the control of urinary schistosomiasis in school-age children (SAC): a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3647-y
Abstract: BackgroundHuman schistosomiases are acute and chronic infectious diseases of poverty. Currently, epidemiological data of urinary schistosomiasis (US) in school-age children (SAC) and adults are often reported together making it difficult to ascertain the true status… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; school age; epidemiology; schistosomiasis school ... See more keywords
Community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices associated with transmission of urinary schistosomiasis in an endemic region: a qualitative cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7041-5
Abstract: BackgroundIn an effort to complement the current chemotherapy based schistosomiasis control interventions in Shinyanga district, community knowledge, perceptions and water contact practices were qualitatively assessed using focus group discussions and semi structured interviews involving 271… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; water; community; shinyanga district ... See more keywords
Urinary schistosomiasis among preschool-age children in an endemic area of Kinondoni municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2016
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DOI: 10.12980/apjtd.7.2017d6-359
Abstract: *Corresponding author: Donath Samuel Tarimo, United Nations Road, P.O.Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. Tels: +255 754 820 439 (BS Ng`weng`weta); +255 754 578 528 (TD Samuel) E-mails: [email protected] (BS Ng`weng`weta); [email protected]… read more here.
Keywords: dar salaam; dar; tanzania; urinary schistosomiasis ... See more keywords
Molecular approach to the epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis in France
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009515
Abstract: Background The diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis is based on the complementarity of serological technique and microscopic examination (ME). Between 2015 and 2019, the number of urinary schistosomiasis tests received in our laboratory increased sharply from… read more here.
Keywords: technique; molecular approach; antigenic technique; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Will Nigerians Win the War Against Urinary Schistosomiasis? Prevalence, Intensity, Risk Factors and Knowledge Assessment among Some Rural Communities in Southwestern Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens9020128
Abstract: Urinary schistosomiasis is a devastating parasitic disease in Nigeria. This study was carried out to investigate the current prevalence, intensity, risk factors and knowledge assessment among some rural communities in southwestern Nigeria. A cross-sectional study… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence intensity; age; prevalence; intensity ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Schistosoma haematobium among Children in Lusaka and Siavonga Districts, Zambia
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7090239
Abstract: Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in Zambia. Urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium is the most widely distributed infection. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; schistosoma haematobium; haematobium among; urinary schistosomiasis ... See more keywords