Sentence examples for schistosome from inspiring English sources
noun
Any of several tropical trematode worms, of the genus Schistosoma, that are parasitic to humans
This review inspires more hope for further design of anti-schistosome drugs through disturbing aspects of biochemical and immunological adaptations in schistosome parasitism.
Animal models indicate a deleterious effect of schistosome infection on maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes.
The unusual ability of schistosome surface membrane to escape immune recognition and damage are reviewed.
These PCR protocols have potential to be used as tools for monitoring of schistosome transmission.
The schistosome parasite is a eukaryotic organism.
Of these, 369 (2–86 years old) were recruited from Chitate (low schistosome infection area) and 244 (4–86 years old) from Magaya (high schistosome infection area).
The absence of appropriate animal models is a challenge for those designing anti-schistosome vaccines.
Contact with potentially schistosome-contaminated water occurs frequently through agricultural work.
None of the selected children had received anti-schistosome treatment in the previous 6 months.
The dynamic IgG response patterns to two schistosome-specific antigens were similar.
In contrast, there is almost no change in the lungs of schistosome-susceptible mice.
