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Praziquantel and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Hepatic Schistosomiasis
(Adis, 2020-12-26)
Abstract
Background There is a general consensus that widespread use of praziquantel in populations where schistosomiasis is
endemic prevents development of hepatic schistosomiasis and its complications. However, a few ...
Chemotherapy for Schistosomiasis in Ugandan Fishermen
(American Society for Microbiology, 2004-04-02)
Chemotherapy for blood-dwelling schistosomes kills the worms and exposes parasite antigen to the circu lation. In many people from areas of endemicity, this treatment increases parasite-specific immunoglobulin E
(IgE) and ...
Parasitological impact of 2-year preventive chemotherapy on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2007-09-03)
Background: Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are among the neglected tropical diseases
in Africa. A national control program for these diseases was initiated in Uganda during March 2003. Annual
treatment ...