Schistosomiasis study: ‘Young children can develop clinical disease quickly, but existing diagnosis methods and treatments are effective’

Infants in some of the world's poorest regions are vulnerable to a common worm parasite infection and their treatment should become a priority, according to a study. Regular testing and treatment of pre-school children for snail fever - known as schistosomiasis or bilharzia - would reduce the spread of the disease, while promoting childhood health ["]

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