Defeating Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis is an ancient, neglected parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus schistosoma. Affecting an estimated 200 million persons in 78 countries, the disease is intimately associated with poverty and is grossly debilitating, leading to chronic ill health. The…

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