From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Fri Mar 1 15:55:54 2002 Return-Path: Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id B778917AC8 for ; Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:55:51 +0000 (GMT) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7AB2817AC2 for ; Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:55:49 +0000 (GMT) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id 4C4FD17AC9; Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:55:47 +0000 (GMT) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: mberger@post.tau.ac.il ("Stephen A. Berger, M.D.") Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:17:27 +0000 Subject: Re: SCHISTO Message-Id: <20020301155547.4C4FD17AC9@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk GIDEON http://www.GideonOnline.com notes that the only form of schistosomiasis endemic to the United States mainland is cercarial dermatitis [swimmer's itch]. Periodic importations are listed, including: "11 American tourists were infected while rafting on the Omo River (Ethiopia) in 1981; 7 in 1982; 17 in 1993. 15 American students acquired infection in Kenya in 1984 - complicated by transverse myelitis in 2 cases. 16 American tourists were infected in the Okavango Delta (Botswana) in 1988. Seven American tourists were infected in western Ivory Coast in 1989." The status of schistosomiasis in Puerto Rico is summarized as follows: "Schistosomiasis was first reported in Puerto Rico in 1904. Overall prevalence was estimated at 13.5% in 1945. The disease was formerly widespread; however, all endemic foci have been virtually eradicated since the 1980's. An outbreak of 28 cases was reported in the Caguas area in 1982. 0.6% were infested in previously endemic areas as of 1995, all over age 35. There is evidence of ongoing transmission as of 1995 in Jayuya, Utuado and Naguabo, including a 36% to 39% seroprevalence rate among adults under age 25 in these areas (male/female ratio = 2/1). Rates diminish with patient age, suggesting decreasing transmission since 1995. The intermediate snail host, Biomphalaria glabrata, was eliminated by a predator species (Marisa comuarietis) and a competing snail species (Thiara granifera). and swimmer's itch... "An outbreak (16 cases) was reported in California in 1981. An outbreak (details not given) was reported on the southwestern shore of Connecticut in 1983. An outbreak (30 cases) was reported from a state park in Delaware in 1991 - the infecting pathogen was identified as Microbilharzia variglandis. 30 outbreaks were reported during 1991 to 1992. Two outbreaks (121 cases) were reported in Oregon during 1995 to 1996 - both associated with lake beaches." Steve Berger Geographic Medicine Tel Aviv Medical Center mberger@post.tau.ac.il James wrote: > Where might I find case reports of Schistomiasis occuring in the US? > Please advise. > > Many thanks, > Kelli Rowe --- From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Mon Mar 11 08:22:02 2002 Return-Path: Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id B04BE17B05 for ; Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:22:01 +0000 (GMT) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8A03A17B0A for ; Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:21:58 +0000 (GMT) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id A705117B05; Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:21:56 +0000 (GMT) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 21:21:36 +0100 Subject: Hydra Conference Message-Id: <20020311082156.A705117B05@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> From: nobody@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Nobody) Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Molecular and Cellular Biology of Helminth Parasites http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/icapb/maizels/hydra.html. Hydra, Greece, 14-19 September 2002 his Conference fulfils a unique role at a time of rapid advances in molecular and cell biology of helminth parasites, the nematodes, cestodes and trematodes. It builds on 2 previous meetings held in Edinburgh (in 1997 and 1999) with a mixed format of invited speakers, selected submitted presentations, poster sessions and workshops. The Conference combines broad areas of helminth research ranging from applied aspects such as chemotherapy, drug resistance and immunoprophylaxis, through to areas of basic science such as developmental biology, neurobiology and functional genomics. Attendance will be limited to 100 delegates. Invited Speakers include : John Dalton (Dublin, Ireland) Richard Grencis (Manchester, UK) Peter Hotez (Washington DC, USA) Jonathan Hodgkin (Oxford, UK) David Knox (Edinburgh, UK) Marshall Lightowlers (Melbourne, Australia) Jim McKerrow (San Francisco, USA) Els Meeusen (Melbourne, Australia) Organising committee: Murray Selkirk, Imperial College Rick Maizels, University of Edinburgh Malcolm Kennedy, University of Glasgow Kleoniki Gounaris, Imperial College Registration Deadline 15 April 2002 Conference Fee (includes refreshments and receptions) =A3185 (or $275/euro310 if paying in other currencies) Student rate : =A3135 (or $210/euro230 if paying in other currencies) Choice of Hotel Accommodation, ranging from =A320/euro33-=A350/euro83 per night (payable direct to the hote= l) Please note that we do not have facilities to accept credit card payments, and ask delegates to pay the Conference Fee by cheque. The Hotels will take credit cards. We hope to have credit card facilities ourselves by 2004! Delegates should arrive any time on Saturday 14 September, taking a hydrofoil from Piraeus (Athens). Delegates leave Hydra on the morning of Thursday 19 September. Conference Administrator: Kim Lainson, University of Edinburgh k.lainson@ed.ac.uk =46ax (+44) 131 650 6564 Tel (+44 )131 650 5552. Registration form can be downloaded from http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/icapb/maizels/hydra.form.html From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Tue Mar 19 08:04:26 2002 Return-Path: Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6697D17B72 for ; Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:04:25 +0000 (GMT) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id D8EDF17AA4 for ; Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:04:21 +0000 (GMT) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id 7FCF117AE6; Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:04:20 +0000 (GMT) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: brandon.n.peacock@uwrf.edu ("Brandon N. Peacock") Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 03:09:04 +0000 Subject: Relation to CD4 on T lymphocytes? Message-Id: <20020319080420.7FCF117AE6@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Hello fellow scientists, we (me and my four lab partners) are doing research on Schistosome spp. in how they interact with the Th-1 and Th-2 lymphocytes of the human immune system. The question I was hoping to get some answers or leads on was: Is there a way to keep the trematodes from connecting with the CD4+, or to slow their development? Thank You, Brandon N. Peacock; Univ. Wisconsin, River Falls From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Mon Mar 25 08:48:30 2002 Return-Path: Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1FE1F17AD6 for ; Mon, 25 Mar 2002 08:48:29 +0000 (GMT) Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1E14B17A59 for ; Mon, 25 Mar 2002 08:48:26 +0000 (GMT) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id CEB3117AD6; Mon, 25 Mar 2002 08:48:24 +0000 (GMT) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: cadewumi@hotmail.com ("Clement Adewunmi") Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:57:02 +0000 Subject: Collaboration on experimental chemotherapy of SCHISTOSOMA Message-Id: <20020325084824.CEB3117AD6@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Dear Colleagues, Are you aware of any laboratory in Africa with facilities on experimental chemotherapy of Schistosoma haematobium? WE are interested in authenticating a few of our promising medicinal plants as potential antischistosomal agents. Thank you Prof. C. O. Adewunmi _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx