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Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology
The Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology (CSP) is a leading research institution dedicated to the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases in Cameroon.
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Although the parasites responsible for these diseases have been studied extensively, the epidemiology of infections and many aspects of their biology remain poorly understood.
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From Research to Impact: Disease Control
Discover how CSP implements control strategies, measures the impact of deworming campaigns.
Discover our research, and measurable progress in reducing schistosomiasis prevalence. Explore our impact through data and trends
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From Research to Impact: Disease Control
Discover how CSP implements control strategies, measures the impact of deworming campaigns.Discover our research, and measurable progress in reducing schistosomiasis prevalence. Explore our impact through data and trends
Our main programs
Explore the multidisciplinary collaboration between governmental, scientific, and international organizations
The Disease
Understanding Schistosomiasis and the Disease Facts: Explore how the disease is transmitted when people come into contact
Schistosomiasis Prevalence Trend
Discover our research, and measurable progress in reducing schistosomiasis prevalence. Explore our impact through data and trends
Polyparasitism in Humans
Polyparasitism in Humans: The study of co-infections.
Interactions between Schistosome Species
Hybridisations and interspecific competitions, epidemiological and clinical consequences.
Genetic Diversity of Schistosomes and Snails
Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization, and the impact of genetic diversity on the host-parasite relationship
Epidemiology of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiasis
The assessment of infection prevalence and intensities, transmission dynamics, identification of snail hosts, transmission factors, updating of distribution maps.
Genetic Studies
Characterization, genetic factors.
Alternative and Complementary medicine
Testing the anti-schistosomal activity of plant extracts commonly used for traditional medicine.
Treatment Efficacy and Drug Resistance
Efficacy of main anthelminthic drugs, monitoring of development of resistant schistosome strains to Praziquantel.
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Mapping of risk zones for control interventions.
Polyparasitism in Humans
Polyparasitism in Humans: The study of co-infections.
Interactions between Schistosome Species
Hybridisations and interspecific competitions, epidemiological and clinical consequences.
Genetic Diversity of Schistosomes and Snails
Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization, and the impact of genetic diversity on the host-parasite relationship
Epidemiology of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiasis
The assessment of infection prevalence and intensities, transmission dynamics, identification of snail hosts, transmission factors, updating of distribution maps.
Genetic Studies
Characterization, genetic factors.
Alternative and Complementary medicine
Testing the anti-schistosomal activity of plant extracts commonly used for traditional medicine.
Treatment Efficacy and Drug Resistance
Efficacy of main anthelminthic drugs, monitoring of development of resistant schistosome strains to Praziquantel.
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Mapping of risk zones for control interventions.