The invention pertains to the field of diagnostic tools for the detection of Schistosoma infection. The invention pertains to proteins derived from Schistosoma Haematobium antigens, useful alone or in combination for the detection of anti-Schistosoma antibodies in biological samples, and thus for the diagnosis of Schistosoma infection in humans.

The present invention provides methods for detecting an anti-Schistosoma antibody in a sample obtained from a subject. Corresponding compounds, compositions, kits and methods for monitoring a subject to determine if they have contracted a Schistosoma infection are also provided.