Sino-African Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Control in Zanzibar
A Blueprint for Combating other Parasitic Diseases
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Beschreibung
Offering an example for transnational cooperation and successful reduction of a neglected tropical disease, this volume shows how Chinese scientists and local physicians controlled schistosomiasis in Zanzibar. Over a four-year study, local medical specialists and the population of Zanzibar were taught how to diagnose the parasitosis caused by flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. Furthermore, methods to eliminate the disease and prevent new infections were established. The developed control system will avoid repeated increase of human schistosomiasis, which is still prevalent in the tropics and subtropics. Rural populations and poor communities lacking access to clean drinking water and adequate sanitation are most affected.
This book is a blueprint of activities urgently needed to combat schistosomiasis in countries with low medical impact. The strategies outlined are particularly relevant to parasitologists and professionals in public health, physicians, medical personnel and also governmental, healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions.
Offering an example for transnational cooperation and successful reduction of a neglected tropical disease, this volume shows how Chinese scientists and local physicians controlled schistosomiasis in Zanzibar. Over a four-year study, local medical specialists and the population of Zanzibar were taught how to diagnose the parasitosis caused by flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. Furthermore, methods to eliminate the disease and prevent new infections were established. The developed control system will avoid repeated increase of human schistosomiasis, which is still prevalent in the tropics and subtropics. Rural populations and poor communities lacking access to clean drinking water and adequate sanitation are most affected.
This book is a blueprint of activities urgently needed to combat schistosomiasis in countries with low medical impact. The strategies outlined are particularly relevant to parasitologists and professionals in public health,physicians, medical personnel and also governmental, healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions.
Case study on controlling the neglected tropical disease schistosomiasis Highlights measures to combat schistosomiasis in developing countries A vital reference for other projects to combat parasitoses worldwide Includes a global status of schistosomiasis control and elimination Informs about health education materials and their effectiveness Offers insights into study design and lessons learned
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Kun Yang
Themen in »Sino-African Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Control in Zanzibar«
Schistosoma haematobium schistosomiasis parasite control program Bulinus snail cancer schistosomes water sanitation water hygiene international cooperation public health Zanzibar Africa praziquantel chemotherapy