"Schistosoma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A genus of trematode flukes belonging to the family Schistosomatidae. There are over a dozen species. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts.
| Descriptor ID |
D012547
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B01.050.500.500.736.715.770.680
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Schistosoma" by people in Profiles.
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Effects of agrochemical pollution on schistosomiasis transmission: a systematic review and modelling analysis. Lancet Planet Health. 2020 07; 4(7):e280-e291.
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Estimating the elimination feasibility in the 'end game' of control efforts for parasites subjected to regular mass drug administration: Methods and their application to schistosomiasis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018 11; 12(11):e0006794.