Praziquantel campaign in Yemen shows good results against Schistosomiasis
The Yemen campaign against schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, has shown really good results over the past three years as infections of the chronic, parasitic disease have decreased by more than half, according to More...
What is schistosomiasis?
Schistosomiasis, also referred to as Bilharzia and Katayama fever, is an infection with a type of Schistosoma parasite. The schistosomes or blood flukes are parasites that have been around since antiquity. It was More...
World renowned Egyptian folk singer Saed Al Sughair diagnosed with bilharzia
The Egyptian folk singer who dazzled US audiences in 2006 has contracted a severe parasitic infection. According to the London based Elaph, it is reported that folk singer Saed Al Sughair is suffering from bilharzia More...
