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Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation (SCORE): Its Foundations, Development, and
Daniel G Colley1,2, Julie A Jacobson3, Sue Binder1
11Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation, Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Summary
The Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation (SCORE) advanced schistosomiasis control through operational research. SCORE
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Parasitology
- Public Health
Background:
- Established in 2008, the Schistosomiasis Consortium for Operational Research and Evaluation (SCORE) aimed to guide schistosomiasis control and elimination strategies.
- SCORE emphasized collaboration between researchers and national programs, focusing on practical questions for Neglected Tropical Disease program managers.
Observation:
- SCORE conducted large, multicountry field studies comparing mass drug administration strategies with praziquantel.
- Evaluated elimination approaches, point-of-care diagnostics for mapping Schistosoma mansoni, and improved laboratory diagnostics.
- Investigated schistosomiasis morbidity, snail vector quantification, and schistosome population genetics under drug pressure.
Findings:
- SCORE generated evidence on praziquantel mass drug administration effectiveness and diagnostic accuracy for schistosomiasis.
- Research provided insights into disease morbidity, vector dynamics, and genetic parasite responses to treatment.
Implications:
- SCORE's findings offer a robust evidence base to inform policy decisions for schistosomiasis control and elimination programs.
- Archived data and specimens will support future research, contributing to long-term disease management.