The World Health Organization(WHO)recognized schistosomiasis as one of the neglected tropical diseases(NTDs)caused by parasitic blood flukes.With a 4.68%national prevalence in 2017,schistosomiasis is endemic in 28 pro...The World Health Organization(WHO)recognized schistosomiasis as one of the neglected tropical diseases(NTDs)caused by parasitic blood flukes.With a 4.68%national prevalence in 2017,schistosomiasis is endemic in 28 provinces in the Philippines[1,2].Having agriculture as a common source of livelihood,the country is vulnerable to schistosomiasis as this disease is transmitted when a larva,released by freshwater snails,penetrates the skin of a susceptible individual.In fact,it was estimated that 12.4 million Filipinos are at risk,while 2.7 million are directly exposed to the parasite[2].This remains to be a major public health concern as it contributes to a considerable morbidity and mortality.In children,this disease causes malnutrition and impaired cognitive development.Globally,schistosomiasis as an NTD puts the burden on poverty-stricken areas,especially in low-and middle-income countries,exacerbating the health inequality within a country and across the globe.展开更多
文摘The World Health Organization(WHO)recognized schistosomiasis as one of the neglected tropical diseases(NTDs)caused by parasitic blood flukes.With a 4.68%national prevalence in 2017,schistosomiasis is endemic in 28 provinces in the Philippines[1,2].Having agriculture as a common source of livelihood,the country is vulnerable to schistosomiasis as this disease is transmitted when a larva,released by freshwater snails,penetrates the skin of a susceptible individual.In fact,it was estimated that 12.4 million Filipinos are at risk,while 2.7 million are directly exposed to the parasite[2].This remains to be a major public health concern as it contributes to a considerable morbidity and mortality.In children,this disease causes malnutrition and impaired cognitive development.Globally,schistosomiasis as an NTD puts the burden on poverty-stricken areas,especially in low-and middle-income countries,exacerbating the health inequality within a country and across the globe.
