But their findings come at a time when an epidemic of schistosomiasis in Senegal has proved difficult to treat. (newscientist.com)
Dams have also caused an increase in schistosomiasis in many countries, because snails live in the reservoirs and irrigation channels. (sciencemag.org)
So if, for example, public health officials are in a community handing out bed nets, it could make sense to also treat for schistosomiasis because of the down - the - road benefit of reducing the risk of malaria.» (sciencedaily.com)