A systematic review of Schistosoma intercalatum: an obscure causative agent of human schistosomiasis

2024-08-13 infectious diseases Title + abstract only

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BackgroundHuman schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma intercalatum is poorly understood compared to other species of public health importance, such as S. haematobium, S. mansoni, and S. japonicum. The restricted distribution of S. intercalatum in Africa, its perceived low virulence, and poor understanding of its pathological consequences are possible reasons for this neglect. However, schistosomiasis as a public health problem cannot be eradicated without adequate knowledge of existing species o...