Schistosomiasis vaccine
Schistosomiasis Vaccine
The Schistosomiasis Vaccine (pronunciation: shis-to-so-MY-a-sis vak-seen) is a proposed immunization strategy aimed at preventing Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease caused by trematode flatworms of the genus Schistosoma.
Etymology
The term "Schistosomiasis" is derived from the Greek words "schistos" meaning "split" and "soma" meaning "body", referring to the split-like shape of the parasites. The term "vaccine" originates from the Latin word "vaccinus", meaning "from cows", as the first vaccines were developed from cowpox material.
Development and Research
The development of a Schistosomiasis Vaccine has been a focus of research for many years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified Schistosomiasis as a disease for which a vaccine is urgently needed. The vaccine is expected to play a crucial role in the control and elimination of Schistosomiasis, especially in areas where the disease is endemic.
Related Terms
- Parasitic Disease: A disease caused by parasites, such as Schistosoma.
- Immunization: The process by which a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine.
- Endemic: A disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schistosomiasis vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Schistosomiasis vaccine
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