Downs JA

No ORCID on file · 2 papers in corpus

other 2025

Schistosoma haematobium infection is associated with oncogenic gene expression in Cervical Mucosa, with enhanced effects following treatment: A pilot study

PLoS neglected tropical diseases ·doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0013569

BACKGROUND: Schistosoma haematobium is a parasitic worm that infects over 110 million people worldwide, laying eggs that migrate into host urinary and reproductive tracts. While S. haematobium is a known carcinogen in the urinary bladder, i…

review 2025

Schistosomiasis: a neglected cause of infertility in females and males

Current opinion in infectious diseases ·doi:10.1097/qco.0000000000001127

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Schistosomiasis affects over 250 million individuals worldwide and has been associated with infertility, which can harm the mental, physical, and social well being of individuals. This review aims to summarize the multipl…