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Schistosomiasis 
Schistosomiasis is also known as bilharzia after Theodor Bilharz, who first identified the parasite in Egypt in 1851. Infection is widespread with a relatively low mortality rate, but a high morbidity rate, causing severe debilitating illness in millions of people. The disease is often associated with water resource development projects, such as dams and irrigation schemes, where the snail intermediate hosts of the parasite breed.
Review Articles
2 Jun 2010
Do the poor benefit from infectious disease programmes?
When interventions are planned, insufficient thought is given as to whether the poorest and most vulnerable members of society will benefit, according to the findings of a new review of the evidence. The reviewers call for more research to assess which infectious disease programmes benefit the poor and to identify the mechanisms that determine “pro-poor effectiveness”.
Source: TropIKA.net Journal
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19 May 2010
Schistosomiasis: new findings
A selection of research published within the last few weeks.
Source: TropIKA.net
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News
28 May 2010
Public searches now possible of database of global R&D funding
Access to data from the G-FINDER survey will help funders and product developers better understand where funding gaps lie and how their investments fit into the global picture.
Source: George Institute
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11 Feb 2010
“Open-source science” project will seek to improve synthesis of schistosomiasis drug
A research scientist wants to persuade colleagues across the world to work together to develop a cheaper and more effective way of synthesizing the drug praziquantel. All results would be shared.
Source: TropIKA.net
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Editorial Opinions
13 Oct 2009
Schistosomiasis in Africa: An Emerging Tragedy in Our New Global Health Decade
Fewer than 5% of Africans with schistosomiasis are receiving the treatment they need.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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15 May 2009
Rescuing the bottom billion through control of neglected tropical diseases
Ninety per cent of the NTD disease burden is caused by seven diseases all of which are amenable to control, but increased investment will be needed.
Source: Lancet
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Research Articles
25 May 2010
Tanzanian study confirms that parasitic coinfection is commonplace
Over a quarter of school children who were tested were found to be afflicted by two or more parasitic species.
Source: Parasites & Vectors
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20 May 2010
New drugs still lacking for the infectious diseases of poverty
So far in the 21st century (and with the exception of malaria and AIDS), only four new products have become available for treating or preventing infections in poor communities.
Source: PLoS ONE
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Reports
18 Dec 2009
Neglected disease research & development: new times, new trends
The global budget for research into the infectious diseases of poverty is little changed and AIDS continues to receive a disproportionately large share of the total. But India and Brazil are emerging as key players, particular for the more neglected diseases.
Source: George Institute
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