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 ...

Sinusitis can cause facial pressure, sinus headache, and other symptoms. Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal ...

It consists of episodes during which the symptoms last for at least two weeks. Depression can last for several weeks, months, or years. For many people, it is a chronic illness that gets better ...

Pneumonia symptoms can vary based on the cause and severity of the lung infection. For some, it might feel similar to the flu or be barely noticeable. For others, pneumonia can cause severe ...

Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

ABSTRACT: Background: The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis has remained relatively high, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The urinary tract pathology (UTP) of urinary schistosomiasis is a ...

It is most common in warmer climates and summer months where it can multiply quickly. The symptoms of athlete’s foot may vary slightly from person to person and can look red on lighter skin ...

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 ...

But while many folks do improve at home thanks to a combination of medication, rest, hydration and time, others require additional medical intervention. While we know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― ...