Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥ 5 years of both sexes attending Assiut Governorate hospitals during the study period. * Patients clinically suspected of having schistosomiasis (urinary and/or intestinal) or referred for parasitological examination. * Individuals (or guardians, in case of minors) who provide written informed consent. * Patients willing to provide the required biological samples (urine and/or stool). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients Received praziquantel within the last 3 months before sample collection * Patients with incomplete clinical or epidemiological data. * Patients refusing participation or sample collection. * Improperly collected, contaminated, or insufficient samples. * Patients suffering from severe comorbid conditions that may interfere with the interpretation of results (e.g., advanced hepatic or renal failure). * children with congenital urinary or intestinal anomalies.