Publications by authors named "Alaa H A Hegazy"
Background: Past exposure to schistosomiasis is frequent among migrants from endemic countries, and chronic untreated infection may lead to long-term morbidities.
Methods: We carried out a prospective population-based cross-sectional study among migrants from endemic Sub-Saharan countries living in Barcelona, Spain. Participants had not been previously diagnosed or treated for schistosomiasis.
Article Synopsis
- Schistosomiasis is a disease that's common in sub-Saharan Africa, and this study looked at male migrants in Spain to see if they showed signs of it.
- The researchers tested 388 men and found that about 38% had positive tests for Schistosoma, with only a tiny number showing parasite eggs in their urine.
- Many reported different health issues related to their genitals, showing that even after living in Europe for a long time, symptoms can still be present.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic schistosomiasis is likely more common among African migrant women in countries where the disease isn't typically found.
- There is a pressing need for a reliable diagnostic method to accurately assess how widespread this condition is.
- Understanding the clinical presentation of female genital schistosomiasis in this group is crucial for effective treatment and management.
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical parasitic disease which has been controlled by praziquantel for many decades; however, reemergence of praziquantel resistant strains has been a continuous threat. Therefore, the development of reliable antischistosomal vaccine is significantly demanded for optimal control. In the present study, comparison among and crude antigens was carried out by Sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
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