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Studies on schistosomiasis in western Kenya: I. Evidence for immune-facilitated excretion of schistosome eggs from patients with Schistosoma mansoni and human immunodeficiency virus coinfections
Karanja, DM; Colley, DG; Nahlen, BL; Ouma, JH; Secor, WE (University of Nairobi,Center for HIV prevention and Research, 1997-05)Persons employed as vehicle washers in the town of Kisumu, Kenya are exposed for several hours each day to water in Lake Victoria that contains Schistosoma mansoni-infected Biomphalaria pherifferi snails. This results in ... -
Studies on schistosomiasis in western Kenya: II. Efficacy of praziquantel for treatment of schistosomiasis in persons coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus-1
Karanja, DM; Boyer, AE; Strand, M; Colley, DG; Nahlen, BL; Ouma, JH; Secor, WE (University of Nairobi,Centre for HIV prevention and research, 1998-08)Praziquantel is the drug of choice for schistosomiasis chemotherapy. Although the exact mechanism of how praziquantel kills schistosomes remains poorly understood, the immune response of the host is an important factor in ...