Aklilu Lemma (1935-1997) was a young Ethiopian doctor who discovered a natural treatment against bilharzia, also known as schistosomiasis.
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Schistosomiasis is a disease of poverty that leads to chronic ill-health. Infection is acquired when people come into contact with fresh water infested with...
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Praziquantel is effective at treating infections with all major Schistosoma species. The timing of treatment is important since praziquantel is most effective...
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Tanzania praises Chinese aid project for bilharzia control ... Tanzania's Zanzibar authorities on Wednesday praised the Chinese aid project for...
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We investigated the presence of schistosomiasis in routine tissue specimens sent to the only public histopathology laboratory in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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Schistosomiasis, a prevalent water-borne disease second only to malaria, significantly impacts impoverished rural communities, primarily in...
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After nearly two decades spent supplying praziquantel in its efforts to treat schistosomiasis, Merck KGaA has added a new awareness-raising...
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Bilharzia is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms that live in freshwater sources such as rivers and dams.
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Schistosomiasis is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and frequently imported to Europe. Male urogenital manifestations are often...
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On March 22, 2024, Merck announced the winners of its third Bilharzia Storytelling Lab in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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