Schistosomiasis artesunate, or mefloquine. A Cochrane review found tentative evidence that when used alone, metrifonate was as effective as praziquantel. Another agent, mefloquine, which has previously been used to treat and prevent malaria, was recognised in 2008–2009 to be effective against "Schistosoma". Historically, antimony potassium tartrate remained the treatment of choice for schistosomiasis until the development of praziquantel in the 1980s. The disease is found in tropical countries in Africa, the Caribbean, eastern South America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. "S. mansoni" is found in parts of South America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East; "S. haematobium" in
International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Offenders the context of their family, school, and other social systems in order to fully understand and decide the treatment and care for the juvenile. Another important element to keep in mind when choosing a treatment is to base it on a developmental perspective, which means it is sensitive to developmental change. This is necessary because during adolescence the brain is not fully developmental and is subjected to change. During assessment and treatment focus not only on the risks of the youths but also their strengths. Keep in mind that sexual interests of youth do change over adolescence and sexual orientation