Gene expression studies reveal drug combination effective against schistosomiasis
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 10:30
in Biology & Nature
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms endemic in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and Central and South America. It is currently treated by the drug praziquantel which, while both effective and cost efficient, does not prevent reinfection after the disease has cleared.