By Sharon AtienoThough more than 200 million people worldwide are affected by schistosomiasis (bilharzia), Africa bears the biggest brunt reporting nine out of ten cases globally. As such, a ...

One of the major consequences of schistosomiasis is its impact on brain function, and despite its severity, the underlying mechanism(s) remain inadequately understood, highlighting a knowledge gap in ...

Schistosomiasis is the second most important human parasitic disease in terms of socioeconomic impact, causing great morbidity and mortality, predominantly across the African continent. For intestinal ...

The worms use suckers to adhere to the wall of the blood vessel, where they can live for up to 30 years. Roughly 240 million people are infected with schistosomiasis each year. Most people with this ...

Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control is a leading scientific journal for advancing the research and practice in the field of schistosomiasis and its control in China. It is a professional ...

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, affecting millions of people, particularly school-aged children. Schistosomiasis, also known as ...

In the most remote places in the world, people are daily battling diseases that many people may never have heard of. Called neglected tropical diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially ...

Schistosomiasis gets its common name, snail fever ... which is transmitted through the bites of sandflies. Initial mild symptoms - often mistaken for other diseases - develop into a prolonged fever, ...

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, affecting millions of people, particularly school-aged children. Dr. Enoch Mensah Boateng, a renowned ...

They cause you distress, and interrupt your time and your life. If you think you may have symptoms of OCD, see a doctor or mental health provider. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The ...

Here's what to know about flu symptoms in 2025, how to tell if it's something else, and how to protect yourself: But there are some differences. COVID-19 can show up later than the cold or flu ...