Researchers from across the globe have contributed valuable information in this profound book. Schistosomiasis can be referred to as any of the various tropical diseases caused by infestation with schistosomes. This book presents various reports on schistosomiasis epidemiology and clinical aspects with instances from Brazil and Africa, and production of new drugs that affect the worm tegument, and vaccine based on Type 2 cytokines and excretory-secretory products. The book will be a valuable source of reference to scientists, researchers and students.