How can behavioral change communication strategies be used to promote schistosomiasis prevention practices?

Jan 31, 2022 ... Together with our partners, we at Merck want to eliminate this disease once and for all – and the latest data shows that it is possible to do so. Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever or bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by several species of flatworms belonging to the genus Schistosoma. You often don't have any symptoms when you first become infected with schistosomiasis, but the parasite can remain in the body for many years and cause damage ... Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or “snail fever,” is a waterborne parasitic infection that damages internal organs. 3 days ago ... Praziquantel is used to treat schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever or bilharzia, an infection of the urinary tract or bowels. Intestinal schistosomiasis is associated with symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. If the infection continues on a chronic basis, it is ... Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by parasitic worms, transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater. Aug 7, 2023 ... Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease historically known as bilharzia caused by the trematode of the genus Schistosoma. Cirrhosis of the liver is among the disabilities which are caused by or are associated with the presence of this parasite. Nov 18, 2020 ... We find that targeting SAC only can achieve the morbidity goal for all transmission settings, regardless of the burden of infection in adults.