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iodine and Schistosomiasis

iodine has been researched along with Schistosomiasis in 2 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

Schistosomiasis: Infection with flukes (trematodes) of the genus SCHISTOSOMA. Three species produce the most frequent clinical diseases: SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM (endemic in Africa and the Middle East), SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI (in Egypt, northern and southern Africa, some West Indies islands, northern 2/3 of South America), and SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM (in Japan, China, the Philippines, Celebes, Thailand, Laos). S. mansoni is often seen in Puerto Ricans living in the United States.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
MADIGAN, JP1
KING, WE1
Nordbeck, HJ1
Ouma, JH1
Slooff, R1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for iodine and Schistosomiasis

ArticleYear
Radio-active iodine (I131) and protein-bound iodine in thyroid disorders.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1954, May-29, Volume: 41, Issue:1 22

    Topics: Disease; Iodine; Iodine Radioisotopes; Schistosomiasis; Thyroid Diseases; Thyroid Gland

1954
Machakos project studies. Agents affecting health of mother and child in a rural area of Kenya. XXII. Schistosomiasis transmission in relation to some socio-economic and other environmental factors.
    Tropical and geographical medicine, 1982, Volume: 34, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Altitude; Child; Child, Preschool; Family; Family Health; Female; Housing; Humans

1982