Research on Schistosomiasis in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis

Sanchez-Marquès, Raquel; Mas‐Coma, Santiago; Salas-Coronas, Joaquín; Boissier, Jérôme; Bargues, M. D.

doi:10.3390/ijerph19138051

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“… 176 The main clinically important Schistosoma species are as follows: S. haematobium, S. japonicum , and S. mansoni . 177 Other species of the genus Schistosoma have regional and local importance – S. guineensis, S. intercalatum , and S. mekongi . 178 The main lesions in Schistosoma spp.…”

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Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Immunocompromised Individuals: A Brief Narrative Review

Alexandrova,

Tsachev,

Kirov

et al. 2024

IDR

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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus that belongs to Hepeviridae family. HEV is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are estimated 20 million HEV infections worldwide every year, leading to estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of HEV infection. The WHO estimates that HEV infection caused approximately 44,000 deaths in 2015, which represents 3.3% of mortality rates due to viral hepatitis. In low-income (LI) countries and lower-middle-income (LMI) countries, HEV is a waterborne infection induced by HEV genotype (gt) 1 and HEV gt 2 that cause large outbreaks and affect young individuals with a high mortality rate in pregnant women from South Asian countries and patients with liver diseases. HEV gt 3, HEV gt 4, and HEV gt 7 are responsible for sporadic infections with zoonotic transmission mainly through the consumption of raw or undercooked meat from different animals. Acute HEV infection is relatively asymptomatic or mild clinical form, in rare cases the disease can be moderate/severe clinical forms and result in fulminant hepatitis or acute liver failure (ALF). Furthermore, HEV infection is associated with extrahepatic manifestations, including renal and neurological clinical signs and symptoms. Pregnant women, infants, older people, immunocompromised individuals, patients with comorbidities, and workers who come into close contact with HEV-infected animals are recognized as major risk groups for severe clinical form of HEV infection and fatal outcome. Chronic HEV infection can occur in immunocompromised individuals with the possibility of progression to cirrhosis.

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Section: Hev Among Individuals With Chronic Liver Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Immunocompromised Individuals: A Brief Narrative Review

Alexandrova,

Tsachev,

Kirov

et al. 2024

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“…The literature contains extensive bibliometric analyses of NTDs such as leishmaniasis, Chagas, schistosomiasis, trypanosomiasis, and echinococcosis, among others, including some papers that focus on specific regions or countries such as Nigeria and India (11)(12)(13)(14)(15). However, no publications are available that analyze the scientific production on cysticercosis/neurocysticercosis.…”

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Global research on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis: A bibliometric analysis

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BackgroundCysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage Taenia solium. As a neglected tropical disease that is also difficult to diagnose, cysticercosis constitutes an important public health and research challenge. To characterize the development of research on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis, considering the level of scientific evidence provided and the contribution of different countries to research, according to their endemic nature and their income level.MethodsIndexed publications on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis were retrieved from the MEDLINE database, and the evolution of scientific production and the topic areas addressed in the body of research were analyzed.ResultsA total of 7,860 papers published between 1928 and 2021 were analyzed. The volume of annual publications increased over time, standing at over 200 documents/year since 2010. Case studies constitute the main study design (27.4% of the documents with available information, n = 2,155), with fewer studies that provide the highest levels of scientific evidence, such as clinical studies (1.9%, n = 149) or systematic reviews (0.8%, n = 63). The most productive journals belong to the Parasitology and Tropical Medicine categories. Although the USA is the most productive country (n = 2,292), countries where Tenia solium is endemic, such as India (n = 1,749), Brazil (n = 941) and Peru (n = 898) also stand out, as does Mexico (n = 1,414). However, other endemic countries in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa show little participation in the research. The level of international collaboration by country is very uneven, with some countries presenting very low values, such as India (9.9% of documents in international collaboration) or Brazil (18.7%); while there is evidence of intense international collaboration in countries like Peru (91.3%), Tanzania (88.2%) or Kenya (93.1%). Research output has coalesced in three thematic clusters: basic research in animals; parasitism, animal health, and zoonoses; and the diagnosis and therapeutic approach in diseases associated with cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis.ConclusionsThe generation of knowledge on cysticercosis presents different features from other areas of research, such as the outstanding contribution of only some endemic countries; and the relevance of comprehensive approaches to research (animal and human health). Studies that provide higher levels of scientific evidence should be promoted, as should research in endemic areas.

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“…Schistosomiasis, often known as bilharzia, is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that can cause infection by the genus Schistosoma worms [1], wherein humans are infected by three major pathogens or schistosome species: Schistosoma mansoni, which is found mostly in Africa and South America; S. haematobium, found throughout Africa and the Middle East, and S. japonicum, only found in Asia [2]. Infection occurs when excreta contaminate surface water, wherein larval stages of the parasites, known as cercariae, are released from aquatic snails and penetrate the skin through water contact.…”

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Mortality trend analysis of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from 1960-2019

Sidic

Luga

Cabanlit

et al. 2023

IJPHS

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Despite the different reviews and publications about schistosomiasis disease, it remains an economic and public health problem in the Philippines. Thereby, this study examined the trends of schistosomiasis mortality in the Philippines over 60 years concerning sex, age, and region-specific, using the data from the Philippine Health Statistics. Results show that national mortality rates have decreased from 1960-2019. The trend in schistosomiasis sex-specific mortality rates showed that men had a greater schistosomiasis- related death rate than women. For the age-specific mortality rate, children under the age of 1 have the lowest death rate compared with people over 70 having the highest death rate. For the region-specific mortality, Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) has the highest mortality rate with a value of 4, and Region XI (Davao) has the highest morbidity rate with a value of 53. To fully eradicate schistosomiasis in the succeeding years, an extensive transmission control measure and awareness education program must be implemented locally and nationally.

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Research on Schistosomiasis in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis

Cited by 5 publications

References 32 publications

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Immunocompromised Individuals: A Brief Narrative Review

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Immunocompromised Individuals: A Brief Narrative Review

Global research on cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis: A bibliometric analysis

Mortality trend analysis of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from 1960-2019

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