Abstract
The helminth Schistosoma mansoni is one of the causative agents of Schistosomiasis, a disease that affects 210 million people in 76 countries, only in Brazil are affected 6 million. It is believed that infection is successful due to modulation of the immune system through host of protein secreted by the parasite. Praziquantel is only one drug presently used for treatment of schistosomias…